NEW YORK -- The NFL and its players union have agreed to prohibit players from endorsing many dietary supplements.

Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, asked Monday during a visit to the New York Jets' camp, said the league didn't want endorsements even though the products are sold over the counter.

And Carl Francis, a spokesman for the NFL Players Union, said Tuesday that the union had agreed and was working with the league on a ban.

Several years ago, the league banned players from endorsing a dietary supplement that Denver Broncos players were advertising.

The new questions arose after the death of Northwestern University player Rashidi Wheeler, who died of bronchial asthma during practice. The university is investigating reports Wheeler had taken one of the supplements before the workout.

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