Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is staring down his regular-season NFL debut this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, and get this: he’s willing to hit the field even if his ankle is far from 100 percent.
The Fire in Love’s Belly
This dude is all gas, no brakes, right? Love told reporters on Thursday that his commitment to playing in the season opener is absolute, no matter what his injured ankle feels like. “I expect to do whatever the coaches want me to do. They want to put me out there, I’m gonna go out there and play, whether my ankle feels 100 percent, 50 percent, 70 percent,” Love declared, according to PHNX Sports’ Bo Brack. Talk about a fiery mindset from a young player itching to prove himself! He’s not just saying he’s getting better; he’s ready to put it all on the line.
The Ankle Situation
So, what’s up with that ankle? Love has been battling a high ankle sprain since August 13. He’s reportedly feeling it “getting better every single day,” which is always good news, but the Cardinals are definitely playing it careful. The guy was listed as a limited participant in both Thursday and Friday practices. That “limited” tag usually means they’re easing him in, testing the waters, you know? It’s a tough call for Week 1, balancing a player’s desire with health. But Love’s quote makes it clear where *he* stands on the matter.
Come Sunday, everyone’s eyes will be glued to Love and that ankle when the Cardinals kick off their season against the Chargers. Will the coaches heed his call and unleash the rookie, even if he’s not 100 percent? It’s a massive moment for his career, and it’ll absolutely set the tone for how the Cardinals handle early-season player health. Can’t wait to see if he suits up and what kind of impact he can make right out of the gate in his first NFL game.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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