NFL enthusiasts were taken aback when an AI-generated video purportedly displayed Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel severing ties with wide receiver Stefon Diggs in a harsh manner. The clip quickly went viral on social media, igniting discussions about the increasing realism of AI-created content. Despite its convincing nature, the depicted confrontation between Vrabel and Diggs never actually occurred.
Details Behind the Viral AI Clip Featuring Mike Vrabel and Stefon Diggs
Dov Kleiman was among those who shared the AI-produced video, which showed a synthetic Mike Vrabel delivering a critical message to Stefon Diggs. In the footage, the AI rendition of Vrabel accused Diggs of personal and professional shortcomings, stating,
Stefon, you’ve got too many baby mamas, you choked too many of your employees, and you’re a 32-year-old receiver who can’t catch passes in the playoffs. I gotta cut you.
This was followed by an AI version of Diggs defending himself, saying,
Coach, I’m the best receiver you’ve got.
The scene concluded with the AI Vrabel pushing the AI Diggs out of a window, clearly indicating the satirical nature of the clip. Officially, Diggs was recently released by the Patriots in a process that was amicable, with the player expressing gratitude toward the organization.
Reactions from NFL Fans to the Unsettling AI Video
The clip provoked a variety of responses online as people grappled with its unsettling authenticity. One fan humorously remarked,
At this rate, AI is gonna start announcing trades before the teams do.
Another person quickly identified the video as artificial, noting, “Lol this is so AI.” Despite knowing the clip was fabricated, some admitted it appeared remarkably genuine. One user said, Looks super real, while another added,
AI can appear real when you squint really, really hard.
Not all viewers appreciated the trend, with a frustrated commenter demanding,
Take this down, this is lame.
The incident underscores how swiftly AI-generated sports content can spread online, complicating the public’s ability to discern fact from fiction in the digital age.
Leaked footage of Stefon Diggs being cut by the Patriots.
AI needs to be stopped 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/VRZiCERzID
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 6, 2026
