Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals’ rookie running back, is reportedly dealing with a high ankle sprain that is expected to keep him sidelined for the entire remainder of the preseason. This is a tough blow for fans who were hyped to see the third overall pick hit the field, though the team still hopes Love can recover for the regular-season opener on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
A Flash of Brilliance Cut Short
Love sustained the ankle injury during the preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Before the injury, he was looking good, rushing 11 times for 58 yards and splitting work in the backfield with Tyler Allgier. He even made some standout plays, contributing to three Cardinals scoring drives against the Raiders. This all came after he sat out the Hall of Fame Game the week prior, making his Raiders performance his first real chance to shine.
Hopes and Hurdles for Year One
Love was drafted out of Notre Dame with some serious expectations attached. While the Cardinals aren’t setting the bar highest in Year 1 under Mike LaFleur, Love was absolutely expected to be one of the brightest spots on the roster for 2026 and beyond. Following the game where he got hurt, LaFleur noted Love experienced more ankle soreness than they anticipated. Arizona is planning to hold the rookie out for about a week to let that injury heal, with a re-evaluation scheduled for next week to figure out his availability for the rest of the preseason. Everyone’s holding their breath, waiting for news on when this promising rookie can finally make his true debut.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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