Ammonia and smelling salts have long been used by NFL players before and during games to give them an extra pick-me-up whenever they need a boost of energy. This includes any form of smelling salts and ammonia capsules or inhalers.

Ever seen smelling salts used on the air? Well, the cast of "First Things First" did so on Thursday, and George Kittle approves.

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,