New York Giants player picked for 'random' drug test after Instagram post

April 12 (UPI) -- A New York Giants linebacker said he was randomly selected for an NFL drug test after posting a photo with a cigar on Instagram.

Two-time Super Bowl champion and seven-year NFL veteran Jonathan Casillas was vacationing in the Dominican Republic when he posted photos from the trip on social media. In one of the photos, he is sitting on an ATV while holding what he describes as a "hand-rolled Dominican cigar."

He also admitted to knowing it looked "like a blunt."

"Hand rolled Dominican cigar and ATV's... great combination!! #iknowitlookslikeablun t #andIprobablyshouldnthavepostedthis #butthepicsolit #shoutouttotheshooter," Casillas wrote.

The next day, the linebacker posted a screenshot of a text message conversation from a representative of the league.

"Jonathan: This is Joe...on behalf of the NFL," the message read, according to Casillas' Instagram. "You have been randomly selected for an off season test tomorrow. Please call me back as soon as possible to arrange a time."

Casillas poked fun at the timing, writing "Random lol, what a coincidence," in the caption.

"HAND ROLLED DOMINICAN CIGARS," Casillas wrote in another Instagram post, featuring a photo of the cigars. "Mango flavored, and infused with vanilla, hands down the best I've had. Whenever I go on vacation I support the local vendors. I buy a shot glass, a keepsake for my daughter and a snow globe for her as well (I got the snow globe from the airport tho, duty free of course). The cigar station is one of the stops along the route of Macao ATV's excursion. For those that think I'm foolish enough to post a blunt on social media clearly do not know what type of person I am or the caliber of role model I exemplify. It is very sad that after winning 2 Super Bowls, and playing 8 years pro while consistently doing things in communities especially with at risk kids, this is the most notoriety I have EVER received. Exactly what's wrong with social media and the generation we now live in. Let's see if @balleralert will repost this."

Casillas, 29, was the defensive captain last season for the Giants. In 16 games last season he registered 96 tackles and a forced fumble.