The NFL may be willing to work with the NFL Players Association to study the use of marijuana as pain management.

Marijuana is currently banned by the NFL.

The NFLPA is conducting its own study and, according to those familiar with the deliberations, is yet to respond to the NFL’s offer to cooperate on marijuana-related research.

“We look forward to working with the Players Association on all issues involving the health and safety of our players,” said Joe Lockhart, the NFL’s executive vice president of communications.