Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love diagnosed with high-ankle sprain
Arizona Cardinals first-round pick Jeremiyah Love suffered a high-ankle sprain in a preseason game and will miss at least a week, according to head coach Mike LaFleur.
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeramiyah Love sustained a high-ankle sprain during the team's preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, the club confirmed on Saturday. Head coach Mike LaFleur said the injury is “a little more sore” and that Love will be out for at least one week, with his status to be re-evaluated before the next scrimmage.
Love, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, had 73 scrimmage yards and 14 touches in Thursday's game. The team indicated he could have returned to the field if necessary, but opted to rest him to allow proper recovery. LaFleur added that the rookie is expected to become the Cardinals’ lead back once healthy, while veteran Tyler Allgeier will continue handling short-yardage duties.
The injury update follows earlier reports that Love might be used in “unique situations” during training camp. The coaching staff emphasized a cautious approach to managing running-back workloads throughout the season.