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Banned, but Bountiful: Marijuana Coveted by NFL Players as Invaluable Painkiller

Submitted by Marijuana News on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 08:45

Without naming particular teams or players, many in the NFL acknowledge marijuana is a popular treatment for the aches and pains of postgame recovery.

Jamal Anderson was a talented NFL running back with a bruising style who rushed for over 5,000 yards while playing for the Atlanta Falcons. It was a more physical league during Anderson's time, and he retired in 2001 after an eight-year playing career. It was nastier. More punishing. More measures taken by players to ease the pain of playing in the sport. 

Anderson remembers the prevalent use of marijuana when he was in the game. It was used for enjoyment but also as treatment for the aches and bruises caused by professional football.

"When I played, 40 to 50 percent of the league used it," Anderson said recently.

Anderson stays in regular contact with players now, and he believes the number of NFL players who...

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