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New York Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
NFLPA provides clarity on smelling salts in twist after league's ban
Smelling salts aren't going anywhere. After it was reported Tuesday that the NFL was banning salts ahead of the 2025-26 season, the NFL Players Association offered some additional clarification on the rule change, which will surely please the players. The ban was actually placed only on teams supplying the salts, but players will be allowed to use the salts if they provide them themselves. Advertisement 3 Rams defensive end Kobie Turner takes a sniff of smelling salt during a game against the Packers. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images 'We were not notified of this club policy change before the memo was sent out,' the NFLPA said in a message to players, according to an ESPN report on Wednesday. 'To clarify, this policy does not prohibit player use of these substances, but rather it restricts clubs from providing or supplying them in any form. The NFL has confirmed this to us.' 3 Smelling salts lay on the sidelines during a game between the Colts and Steelers, AP Advertisement The league's original memo in which it announced the new prohibition of ammonia, which the salts contain, noted that the NFL's head, neck and spine committee made the recommendation for the ban based on the FDA's warning in 2024 about the negative effects of ammonia inhalants. The FDA's warning included 'the potential to mask certain neurologic signs and symptoms, including some potential signs of concussion.' Smelling salts have long been used across numerous different sports as a stimulant for athletes, raising their awareness. 3 George Kittle expressed disappointment over the initial ban. AP Advertisement The clarification on the new rule saved many players from a world of disappointment. This includes 49ers tight end George Kittle, who crashed the set of NFL Network's 'Inside Training Camp' on Tuesday when he heard the original news. Advertisement 'I've been distraught all day,' Kittle said jokingly. 'I considered retirement. We've got to figure out a middle ground here, guys. Somebody help me out, somebody come up with a good idea. 'I miss those already.'
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
NFL bans smelling salts ahead of 2025 season as George Kittle says he's ‘distraught'
The use of 'smelling salts' is being banned by the NFL for this upcoming season, the league announced in a memo to teams Tuesday. The league cited a 2024 warning by the FDA about smelling salts and other ammonia inhalants, and the ban extends to pregame activities, games and halftime on the sidelines and in the locker rooms. 'In 2024, the FDA issued a warning to companies that produce commercially available ammonia inhalants (AIs), as well as to consumers about the purchase and use of AIs, regarding the lack of evidence supporting the safety or efficacy of AIs marketed for improving mental alertness or boosting energy,' the memo explained. Advertisement Rams defensive end Kobie Turner takes a sniff of smelling salt during a game against the Packers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood Sunday. Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag 'The FDA noted potential negative effects from AI use. AIs also have the potential to mask certain neurologic signs and symptoms, including some potential signs of concussion. As a result, the NFL Head, Neck, and Spine Committee recommended prohibiting the use of AIs for any purpose during play in the NFL.' Advertisement Smelling salts have long been used by NFL players as a stimulant, but that will seemingly come to an end with the ban that includes coaches, team physicians, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches, among other team personnel. The ban became a topic of conversation on NFL Network's 'Inside Training Camp' on Tuesday when 49ers tight end George Kittle crashed the set during an interview with Fred Warner to air his grievances with the memo. George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers during a training camp practice at SAP Performance Facility on July 25, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. Getty Images Advertisement 'I've been distraught all day,' Kittle said jokingly. 'I considered retirement. We've got to figure out a middle ground here, guys. Somebody help me out, somebody come up with a good idea. 'I miss those already.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
The fatal flaw Los Angeles Rams must address in training camp
The post The fatal flaw Los Angeles Rams must address in training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Rams look equipped for another NFC West title run. The franchise features a strength or multiple strengths at each position group ahead of NFL Training Camp. Except one — which is the fatal flaw the team must address at Loyola Marymount University this week. The Rams have reported back to the local college university to officially start their '25 journey. Los Angeles has players like Kobie Turner envisioning toppling the champion Philadelphia Eagles. The defense also features top NFL Defensive Rookie winner Jared Verse. Then there's the arrival of Davante Adams fueling the hype for '25. But again, there's a unit that could prevent a return to the top of the division. Plus potentially prevent a return to the Super Bowl for the second time since the 2021 season. What is that flaw? Time to dive in. Rams must address inside linebacker Sean McVay and defensive coordinator Chris Shula saw ground games carve this position group up multiple times. Saquon Barkley exposed the ILB crew for the Rams. He went off for 255 then 205 yards in both Eagles wins. The latter yardage ending the Rams' season. Los Angeles ranked 24th against the run last season. They surrendered below 100 rushing yards in only four regular season games. They fielded these low results despite Christian Rozeboom producing a career year. He piled 135 tackles with 69 solo stops. But now he's off to the Carolina Panthers. Do Rams have enough ILB depth? Rozeboom isn't a massive loss compared to Bobby Wagner (2023 offseason) or even Ernest Jones (2024). But his departure creates a depth issue at ILB. The defense features only four true ILB options. None are players who possess the sideline-to-sideline speed or cerebral side of Wagner and Jones. Omar Speights must grow fast. The former LSU Tiger flashed when called upon. Settling for 67 tackles in 10 starts. But Rozeboom's departure forces him to step up immediately. Troy Reeder is one familiar face returning. He's back for a third season. Reeder, however, hasn't recaptured his 2021 form when he tallied 91 tackles. Elias Neal was simply more for special teams and depth in '24. Meanwhile, Tony Fields II comes over via the Cleveland Browns. But Fields only hit two total tackles and played just one game for Cleveland last season. Rams need young performer to rise immediately One day three selection must step up right away. Or general manager Les Snead will need to scour for any free agent left. Former NFC West rival Kyzir White rose as a fit by USA Today's Nick Brinkerhoff. But to prevent a UFA addition, the Rams can see if Chris Paul Jr. rises to the occasion. 'Pooh' starred in the Southeastern Conference for Ole Miss. He's less heralded compared to second round selection Terrance Ferguson. But Paul's hitting is needed out the gate for a rather fringe unit. He's an assignment-oriented weakside LB but with the frame to move inside. Countering the run is his main strength. Paul rises as great news for a unit shredded by multiple running attacks. Still, McVay and Shula needs to get the most out of the inside 'backers. Or another power running philosophy will end the Rams' run. Related: Rams agree to contract with 2nd-round pick ahead of training camp Related: Rams' Kobie Turner reveals which game he has circled in 2025
Los Angeles Times
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Kobie Turner has a message for NFL offenses: Rams are ‘dangerous' on defense
A few years ago, the Rams defensive line was built around a sure-fire Hall of Fame player and a supporting cast. This season, with Aaron Donald entering his second year of retirement, the Rams defensive front is stacked with ascending stars and proven players. 'We have a lot of guys who can really go and win,' nose tackle Kobie Turner said Monday. 'And at any given moment, you got to be ready for any one of us to strike — and that's dangerous.' The defensive line most controlled Monday's practice, the Rams' first in pads. Quarterback Matthew Stafford remains sidelined because of a back issue, and receiver Devonte Adams and tight end Tyler Higbee only observed. Turner, Braden Fiske, new addition Poona Ford and edge rushers Jared Verse and Byron Young were among the players that made it tough on a run-heavy offense led by Jimmy Garoppolo. 'These guys are the real deal,' coach Sean McVay said.
USA Today
19-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams DT Kobie Turner says LA already has Week 3 matchup vs. Eagles circled on the calendar
Rams DT Kobie Turner on the Eagles: 'Man, we definitely have that game circled. I have that game circled. And I'm super excited to get another crack at those guys.' The Rams and Eagles have gotten quite familiar over the past three years, and the two teams met in a hard-fought 28-23 win for Philadelphia in which a Jalen Carter sack on Matthew Stafford prevented a likely touchdown pass. The Eagles went on to win the Super Bowl and return as one of the best teams in the NFL. Fast forward six months, and Los Angeles has added Davante Adams, while Philadelphia has added Jihaad Campbell among others, while maintaining a championship roster. The Eagles are receiving their Super Bowl 59 rings on Friday, and Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner had a message for the champs. During a sit-down with 'The Insiders' for NFL Network, Turner revealed that the Rams have the Week 3 matchup in Philadelphia circled. The Rams brought back Matthew Stafford on a new deal, moved on from Cooper Kupp, and upgraded with the free agent signing of all-world wide receiver Davante Adams. In that January 19 victory, Philadelphia appeared to put the game away after going up 28-15, but the Rams scored a late fourth-quarter touchdown to pull within seven. After the Eagles could not maximize their final offensive drive, the Rams had one final shot on a ten-play, 60-yard drive that fell short with an incomplete pass to Puka Nucau at the Philadelphia 22-yard line Saquon Barkley was dominant again and had touchdown runs of 78 and 62 yards, finishing with 205 yards of rushing. Overall, Barkley had three 70+ yard touchdown runs against the Rams in two games and finished with 460 rushing yards in two games.
