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George Kittle Had the Perfect Response to NFLPA's Smelling Salts Clarification

The 49ers star had nothing to worry about after all.

Mike Kadlick

George Kittle can still use smelling salts.
George Kittle can still use smelling salts. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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The NFLPA issued what players likely saw as an important statement on Wednesday night, clarifying what was originally viewed as a ban on the use of smelling salts in the NFL.

After 49ers star tight end George Kittle stormed the set of NFL Network's Inside Training Camp Live to announce that the league had banned the popular ammonia capsules—sending players in a tizzy—the PA cleared up that while teams are restricted from distributing smelling salts, the new policy does not prohibit players from using them.

Kittle, as he often does, conjured up the perfect response—posting the following .gif in reply to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who helped amplify the news on X (formerly Twitter):

No words needed.

Kittle, 31, is entering his eighth NFL season and is looking to eclipse the 1,000-yard receiving mark for a third-straight campaign. With the refined policy, he’ll still have a fighting chance—so long as he brings his own salts.

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MIKE KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the New England Patriots for WEEI sports radio in Boston and continues to do so for CLNS Media. He has a master's in public relations from Boston University. Kadlick is also an avid runner and a proud lover of all things pizza.

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