Pete Carroll: NFL Should Consider Allowing Medical Marijuana

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on Monday that the NFL should consider allowing the use of medical marijuana. Seattle plays in one of two states (Colorado is the other) that has legalized recreational marijuana, and Carroll was asked about the issue before what is being dubbed as the “Marijuana Bowl” between Seattle and Denver.

He added that “regardless of what other stigmas may be involved, I think we have to do this because the world of medicine is trying to do the exact same thing and figure it out and they’re coming to some conclusions.”

Goodell said last week that the NFL may consider allowing players to use medicinal marijuana to treat concussions