NFL Launches Investigation Into Aaron Rodgers Over Controversial Use of a “Banned” Substance
PITTSBURGH — The NFL is said to have opened an investigation into Aaron Rodgers’ use of smelling salts on the sideline, sparking debate over safety limits and the permissibility of olfactory stimulants under game-day regulations.
According to sources, the league’s Disciplinary Department and the Head, Neck & Spine Committee have requested game footage, officiating reports, and sideline medical logs. The key question is whether Rodgers used supplies provided by the club or ones he personally brought.
The debate centers on a recent memo: teams are prohibited from supplying ammonia inhalants to players due to medical risks and the potential to mask concussion signs; however, player-provided personal use remains a gray area now under close review.
If the inquiry finds violations of game-day medical protocol—or that the team supplied prohibited materials—sanctions could include organizational fines, discipline for involved individuals, and mandatory retraining for medical staff under league standards.
The Steelers said they will fully cooperate, turn over all requested materials, and reiterated that “player safety is the top priority.” The club will also hold an internal refresher on procedures and which medical supplies are permitted on the sideline.
Old Man Rodgers always brings his own salts
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Player reaction remains split. Some view smelling salts as a long-standing pre-snap habit; others worry they could mask critical neurological signs.
Rodgers’ representatives maintain he complies with league rules, did not receive supplies from the team, and is willing to work with the NFL to clarify the matter. Any discipline—if imposed—would proceed through the CBA’s appeals process.
As is customary, the NFL will weigh precedent, frequency, and in-game context before issuing a decision. The final ruling is expected to include updated guidance to close the gap between personal routines and team-provided supplies.
CEO Ed Policy with a Warm Gesture Defending Female Packers Fans After Controversial Incident
Green Bay, Wisconsin – October 28, 2025
After the Green Bay Packers’ dominant 34–13 victory over the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field, a video circulating on social media sent shockwaves through the NFL community. In the clip, a group of female Packers fans wearing bikinis were seen dancing and cheering from the stands at the moment their team sealed the win. While many fans viewed this as a “spontaneous burst of joy,” it also faced harsh criticism from some spectators who called it “lacking public decorum.”
Amid public pressure, many awaited a response from the Packers’ leadership—and team CEO Ed Policy took an unexpected stance: standing up to defend the group of fans.
“I don’t see anything shameful in it at all. They love the team, they love this victory, and they expressed their genuine emotions. In a world where everything is scrutinized, sometimes we forget that football—ultimately—is about joy, connection, and freedom of spirit,”
His statement quickly spread across social media, garnering thousands of supportive comments. Many Packers fans wrote: “Thank you Mr. Policy, finally someone sees things with heart instead of judgment.”
One of the female fans featured in the video shared on X (Twitter): “We didn’t mean to offend. We were just so happy. When I heard Mr. Policy speak, I started crying. I felt understood.”
Ed Policy’s actions went beyond words. According to internal sources, he sent a personal thank-you letter to the group of fans, with the message: “The Packers are more than just a team—they are a family. And in this family, no one is left behind just for expressing joy.”
In an era where judgment spreads faster than empathy, Ed Policy’s message rings out as a simple reminder: sports are not just about winning or losing—but about emotion and humanity.
