Commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday the NFL would consider allowing athletes to use marijuana to treat concussions and other head injuries if medical experts deemed it a legitimate solution.
Appearing with General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt to announce the first 16 winners of the $20 million “Head Health Challenge,” sponsored by GE and the league, Goodell didn’t sway from his recent statements on use of the drug by active players.
“I’m not a medical expert. We will obviously follow signs. We will follow medicine and if they determine this could be a proper usage in any context, we will consider that,” Goodell said. “Our medical experts are not saying that right now.” [USA Today]