Image via Getty Images Former New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola has denied a romantic relationship with SI model Xandra Pohl during an interview with E!, despite rumors of a romantic connection. If anything, the model is a great friend of his, but there's no romantic connection between the two. Also Read: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott gets his 13th straight win on Thursday night against New York Giants Danny Amendola shuts down rumors of dating Xandra Pohl Danny Amendola has denied rumors of a relationship with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit rookie Xandra Pohl, who was seen with his mother Rose during his debut on " Dancing With the Stars " on September 17.

“No, Xandra is a great friend of mine,” Amendola told E! News when asked if they are in a relationship. “I’m a huge fan and supporter of her and it’s good to have a friend like her.” Amendola, who won two Super Bowls alongside Tom Brady with the Patriots, said his mom loves Pohl.

Amendola and Pohl were seen together at Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 12. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy fueled dating rumors by recalling the pair sitting with former teammate Rob Gronkowski and SI Swimsuit model Camille Kostek, who was also present at the event. “So Xandra is dating Danny Amendola,” Portnoy said on his “BFFs” podcast with Josh Richards and Brianna Chickenfry, who noted that it was just “a rumor” at the time.

“I don’t know if dating is the right w.