Cardinals expect rookie RB Jeremiyah Love to play in Week 1

Cardinals expect rookie RB Jeremiyah Love to play in Week 1

Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is progressing well from a preseason ankle sprain and is likely to suit up for the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, though his role may be limited. Earlier, LaFleur noted that Love was making progress but his Week 1 availability remained uncertain.

The team later listed Tyler Allgeier as the starting running back with Love as the backup on the depth chart. The Cardinals also anticipated that Love would be cleared to play, albeit with a limited workload.

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September 14, 2026
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Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love expected to play in Cardinals' Week 1 despite ankle injury
Rookie RB Jeremiyah Love expected to play in Cardinals' Week 1 despite ankle injury

NBC Sports • 14 Sep 03:02

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is likely to be active for the season opener against the Chargers, though his workload may be shared with Tyler Allgeier.

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September 13, 2026
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Cardinals' rookie running back Jeremiyah Love expected to be active for Week 1
Cardinals' rookie running back Jeremiyah Love expected to be active for Week 1

NBC Sports • 13 Sep 13:39

Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur indicated that first-round pick Jeremiyah Love is progressing well from a preseason ankle sprain and is likely to suit up for the season opener against the Chargers, though his role may be limited.

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September 11, 2026
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Cardinals' rookie running back Jeremiyah Love expected to be active for season opener
Cardinals' rookie running back Jeremiyah Love expected to be active for season opener

NBC Sports • 11 Sep 16:25

The Arizona Cardinals anticipate that rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be cleared to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, though his workload may be limited as he recovers from a high-ankle sprain.

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September 10, 2026
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Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love expected to be ready for Week 1 despite ankle injury
Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love expected to be ready for Week 1 despite ankle injury

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 17:11

Coach Mike LaFleur said the rookie running back is progressing from a high-ankle sprain and is likely to be active for the season opener against the Chargers, though his workload may be limited.

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September 08, 2026
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Cardinals name Tyler Allgeier starter, list rookie Jeremiyah Love as backup for Week 1
Cardinals name Tyler Allgeier starter, list rookie Jeremiyah Love as backup for Week 1

NBC Sports • 08 Sep 23:53

Arizona's depth chart shows Tyler Allgeier as the starting running back, with rookie Jeremiyah Love listed as the second option for the opening game against the Chargers.

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Cardinals weigh rookie running back Jeremiyah Love's availability for season opener
Cardinals weigh rookie running back Jeremiyah Love's availability for season opener

NBC Sports • 08 Sep 19:05

Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is making progress after a preseason high-ankle sprain, but his participation in Week 1 remains uncertain as the team evaluates his health.

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