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After Retirement Announcement, ‘Rumble’ Johnson Shoots Down Rumors of NFL Aspirations

Anthony Johnson won’t say exactly what his post-MMA retirement plans are just yet. However, he will say what they aren’t.

Shortly after “Rumble” called it a career following his loss to Daniel Cormier in the UFC 210 main event, speculation turned to his next venture. And it was hard not to notice that his Twitter bio suddenly included the hashtags #RumbleSquad #Rams #LARams. Johnson was quick to shoot down any rumors of him pursuing an NFL career.

“I am not about to go play football for the Rams,” he said at the post-fight press conference.