Arizona Cardinals rookie draft picks sidelined by injuries early in training camp
All four of the Arizona Cardinals' 2024 draft selections have suffered injuries, with two placed on season-ending injured reserve, complicating the team's rebuilding efforts.
Arizona's first-round pick, running back Jeremiyah Love, was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain that could keep him out for the remainder of the preseason and raises questions about his availability for the regular season. The second-round selection, guard Chase Bisontis, suffered a left-knee MCL injury during a preseason game and will undergo surgery; the team placed him on injured reserve, ending his season.
Quarterback Carson Beck, the third-round pick, injured his ribs in the Hall of Fame preseason game and has missed subsequent practices, leaving his status for upcoming games uncertain. Fourth-round pick Kaleb Proctor was placed on preseason injured reserve after tearing his meniscus in a June organized team activity, also requiring surgery and ending his season.
Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the injuries and the roster moves, noting the impact on both the players and the team. Medical experts suggest Love may be ready by Week 1 if his recovery proceeds without complications.