Roger Goodell says marijuana 'may not be healthy to the players long term' but is open to use of medical marijuana if recommended

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April 28, 2017 4:01 PM

Roger Goodell said the NFL is open to the use of medical marijuana if it is recommended, but is still hesitant to allow recreational use until more is known.

Roger Goodell opened up about the NFL's stance on marijuana use during an interview on Friday, saying the league is open to the use of medical marijuana if it is recommended, but is still hesitant to allow recreational use until more is known about the long-term effects.

Goodell was a guest on ESPN Radio's "Mike & Mike" when he was asked about recent examples of players testing positive for diluted urine samples at the NFL combine. While there are other reasons it can happen, one concern is that the players are trying to mask the use of marijuana.

Goodell was asked where the league stands on the growing number of players who believe medical marijuana should be allowed in the NFL. Goodell explained that the league is open to it if their medical people advise, but as of yet, that has not happened.

Here is Goodell (emphasis ours):

Here are Goodell's entire comments:

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