Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love suffers ankle injury after heavy preseason workload

Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals' rookie running back, sustained a high-ankle sprain during the preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on August 13, 2026. Love, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, carried the ball 11 times and caught three passes before the injury. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur defended the decision to give Love a significant workload in his first game, stating the intent was to gauge his ability in extended play. Love’s injury raises concerns for the Cardinals as they have multiple players, including quarterback Carson Beck, sidelined due to injuries. The team hopes he will be ready for the regular season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers.

• 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — The Cardinals gave Jeremiyah Love a preseason workload we typically don't see from top backs