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Jonathan Casillas responds to MMA rumors

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New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas has come out and denied that he is signing a contract with MMA company Combate Americas.

“I was just showing my love and support,” Casillas said. “And then I just got to my phone right now, and I just started laughing. The guys have been giving me crap all day, but no, I haven’t signed.”

Casillas was asked if he would consider an MMA career once he hangs up his NFL cleats.

I haven’t (thought about it), but I don’t know,” Casillas said. “I know people that when they’re done playing football, they have to find something to keep their competitive juices going.