Baker Mayfield seen using nicotine pouch during Monday Night Football game, receives warning letter from NFL.

Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, was seen using Zyn, a nicotine pouch, during a Monday Night Football game. Although nicotine is prohibited on the sidelines, he will not face a fine or suspension but will receive a warning letter from the NFL reminding him of the rules. Zyn, gaining popularity since 2014, is not explicitly covered under the league’s substance policies, prompting the league's measured response.

October 25, 2024
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