Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love targets Week 1 availability
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:23 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love participated in a walkthrough session on Monday, September 7, as he recovers from an ankle injury. Head coach Mike LaFleur indicated that he feels optimistic about the status of Love for the upcoming Week 1 game. While the veteran back was able to complete some tasks during the walkthrough, his status remains subject to ongoing evaluation throughout the week. If active, Love may see a restricted number of carries compared to his standard workload. Fantasy participants and team observers will monitor his progress during practice sessions leading up to the scheduled kickoff to determine his readiness. No final determination regarding his active roster status has been confirmed by the team.
- •Jeremiyah Love participated in a team walkthrough on September 7.
- •The running back is currently managing an ankle injury.
- •Head coach Mike LaFleur expressed optimism regarding Love's availability for Week 1.
- •Love may handle a limited number of carries if he plays.
- 10:23 PMESPN NFL — Cardinals expect RB Love to be ready for opener
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiyah Love’s week 1 status takes major turn before Chargers game
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mike LaFleur says he feels "good" about Jeremiyah Love's chances for Week 1
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiyah Love may be available for Week 1
"Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur is optimistic that rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be able to play Sunday at the Chargers, about four weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in a preseason game.
"The Cardinals received encouraging news on rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, who could make his highly anticipated NFL debut in Week 1 against the Chargers.
"Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love injured his ankle in an Aug. 13 preseason game against the Raiders.
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External links- ESPN NFLSep 7, 2026, 10:23 PMCardinals expect RB Love to be ready for opener
Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur is optimistic that rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be able to play Sunday at the Chargers, about four weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in a preseason game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:05 PMJeremiyah Love’s week 1 status takes major turn before Chargers game
The Cardinals received encouraging news on rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, who could make his highly anticipated NFL debut in Week 1 against the Chargers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 9:18 PMMike LaFleur says he feels "good" about Jeremiyah Love's chances for Week 1
Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love injured his ankle in an Aug. 13 preseason game against the Raiders.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:49 PMJeremiyah Love may be available for Week 1
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love making progress and may play in Week 1
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