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M&C Entertainment News 04/22/21: NFL Now Allowing Players To Use Marijuana During Season

This has been a big deal in all sports leagues for years.  The use of marijuana was prohibited because it was illegal to possess and use.  Now that it’s legal…

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 01: The NFL shield logo is seen following a press conference held by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (not pictured) at the George R. Brown Convention Center on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

This has been a big deal in all sports leagues for years.  The use of marijuana was prohibited because it was illegal to possess and use.  Now that it's legal to use at home in a lot of states, more and more players are using and trying to stop in time for testing.  Well, in agreement with the players, teams, and league, the NFL is allowing players to use marijuana during the season.  This was a trade off for the 17 game season.  Also the players will know when testing will be held.  It won't be random.  We have more on this story and more in today's Entertainment News!

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