The chorus of football players advocating for marijuana as a medicinal alternative for pain management and concussion therapy is growing louder, as five former NFL athletes participated in a panel discussion last week at the Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo at Manhattan’s Javits Convention Center.
The panel, according to the New York Daily News, was moderated by former Giants defensive lineman Leonard Marshall and included former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon, former Broncos tight end Nate Jackson, former Broncos wide receiver Charlie Adams and former Jaguars offensive tackle Eben Britton.
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McMahon, who is dealing with early dementia, severe headaches, memory loss and depression — all symptoms associated with too many concussions — believes he would be healthier now if he was allowed to use marijuana instead of pills during his playing career.