SportsNFL Bans Smelling Salts, Saying They Can Mask Concussion Symptoms 10 months ago01 mins The NFL is banning the use of smelling salts during games, citing safety concerns and the potential to mask concussion symptoms. FOX Sports Digital Post navigation Previous: What Would Trading for Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Cost and Who Might Pay It?Next: Shedeur Sanders Time In Cleveland? Browns To Start QB In Preseason Opener Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.