The current NFL cannabis rules are strictly against player use of the plant despite the rampant brain injuries and other chronic pains that plague them. In 2019 NFL representatives have made it clear that they’re rethinking these policies as CBD and other treatments show effective for NFL players. Keep up with NFL & Cannabis news and policy updates in the articles featured below:
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Mon / Mar 23rd
With the NFL’s cannabis policy for players now significantly relaxed, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory — who was suspended indefinitely after repeatedly failing tests for cannabis use — has filed for reinstatement in the league.
Mon / Mar 16th
The NFL’s new collective bargaining agreement has removed the threat of league suspension for positive cannabis tests by players.
Tue / Feb 18th
The NFL and NFL Players Association could soon reach a collective bargaining agreement that would drastically reduce the penalties for cannabis use in the league.
Mon / Nov 4th
After the Pro Golf Association’s recent suspension of two-time tour winner Matt Every for cannabis use, the disparity between pro sports’ cannabis policies and public sentiment has grown even more apparent.
Wed / Aug 28th
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has announced a partnership with Abacus Health Products and said that CBD products have helped him be “pain-free” for the first time in a decade.
Tue / May 21st
The NFL and NFLPA are creating a joint committee to investigate pain treatment and the use of cannabis and cannabinoids in pain management.
Thu / Mar 7th
A source in the National Football League has indicated that the league will make a large shift in its substance abuse policy in regards to cannabis.
Tue / Jan 22nd
The CBS network has rejected a potential Super Bowl ad from Acreage Holdings that would have expounded on the benefits… Read More
Wed / May 9th
The National Football League has denied free agent running back Mike James an exemption for using cannabis as a painkiller,… Read More
Tue / Mar 20th
Former National Football League running back Ricky Williams has unveiled his Real Wellness line – available today at five dispensaries… Read More
Wed / Aug 2nd
NFL officials have offered to work with the NFL Players Association on the potential of cannabis as a pain management… Read More
Wed / Jul 12th
Two former NFL players and the father of a current player are seeking one of Ohio’s 60 medical cannabis dispensary… Read More
Thu / May 4th
In an interview with ESPN Outside the Lines, National Football League Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith said the union… Read More
Thu / Jan 26th
The National Football League Players Association is seeking to amend the league’s drug policies as they pertain to cannabis use… Read More
Fri / Dec 30th
Retired NFL lineman Todd Herremans is the latest former player to speak publicly about using cannabis during his playing days,… Read More
Wed / Nov 30th
Seantrel Henderson’s 10-game suspension for violating the National Football League’s substance abuse policy has been upheld by the league, according… Read More
Mon / Nov 28th
Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson is facing a 10-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse police for the… Read More
Thu / Nov 24th
Reggie Williams, a former Cincinnati city councilman and 14-year National Football League veteran, is crediting medical cannabis use with improving… Read More
Mon / Nov 14th
A number of NFL team owners seem to support changes to the league’s collective bargaining agreement regarding cannabis use, according… Read More
Thu / Nov 10th
The NFL Players Association has enlisted science and medical experts to actively study the use of cannabis as an alternative… Read More
Thu / Nov 3rd
According to an ESPN survey of active NFL players, 61 percent said they believed fewer players would take pain-killing shots… Read More
Fri / Oct 7th
A group of former and current players for the National Football League is funding a cannabis oil study to determine… Read More
Sat / Jul 23rd
Eugene Monroe, the first active NFL player to publically support medical marijuana use for professional football players, has retired from… Read More
Wed / Jul 13th
Former NFL running back Ricky Williams says he’s going to make more money through cannabis business investments than the total NFL profits… Read More
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