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The Arizona Cardinals' 2026 NFL schedule release video received widespread criticism for its use of AI and lack of creativity, contrasting sharply with the praise for their previous year's video featuring linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. The negative reception was fueled by social media backlash.
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Last season, the Arizona Cardinals earned praise for their NFL schedule release video, which included linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. performing an original song.
The encore did not receive the same acclaim.
Social media lambasted the Cardinals' 2026 NFL schedule release video, which included team mascot Big Red chatting with the mascots of the 2026 opponents in a chat.
Reaction to the video was overwhelmingly negative, with many slamming the use of AI.
Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
The video was criticized for its use of AI and lack of creativity, which led to an overwhelmingly negative reaction on social media.
The previous year's video featured linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. performing an original song, which earned praise.
Big Red is the team mascot of the Arizona Cardinals, who appeared in the criticized 2026 schedule release video.
The public reaction was overwhelmingly negative, with many users on social media lambasting the video.

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Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie linebacker Karson Sharar during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Reggie Virgil during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
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Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck during a press conference on May 7, 2026, at the Arizona Cardinals training facility in Tempe.
One person's response? "I would've taken another Mack song over whatever the hell this is."
What does a different kind of schedule release video from an NFL team look like?
The Los Angeles Chargers and Seattle Seahawks earned praise for their videos, much different reaction from the Cardinals' video.
Guess who Arizona plays in Week 1 and Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season?
The Chargers and Seahawks.
We'll see if the Cardinals can compete with those two teams on the field.
The Arizona Cardinals' NFL schedule release video was not a hit with fans.
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Cardinals' NFL schedule release video slammed on social