Jeremiyah Love suffers ankle injury during preseason game

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Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jeremiyah Love suffers ankle injury during preseason game
Summary

Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love injured his ankle during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on August 13. Head coach Mike LaFleur stated that the injury does not appear to be serious. In his preseason debut, Love showcased his abilities with 72 total yards on 14 touches, suggesting he may have a place in the team's RB1 conversation for the upcoming season. The Cardinals will likely monitor Love's recovery as the preseason progresses.

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  • •Love injured his ankle against the Raiders.
  • •LaFleur believes the injury is not serious.
  • •He gained 72 yards on 14 touches in his debut.
  • •Tyler Allgeier is also competing for playing time.
Latest Updates
  • 1:09 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiyah Love injury: 2 ways Arizona Cardinals mishandled him
  • 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Jeremiyah Love unlikely to return in preseason after ankle injury
  • 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love could miss rest of preseason
  • 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love sidelined by ankle sprain, per report
  • 5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Facing Extended Absence
  • 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremiyah Love dealing with high-ankle sprain, Cardinals reportedly hopeful rookie RB can play in Week 1
  • 2:07 AMESPN — Sources: Cardinals RB Love has high ankle sprain
  • 1:35 AMCBS NFL — Jeremiyah Love injury update: Cardinals rookie has high ankle sprain, team hoping for Week 1 return
What they're saying
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The Arizona Cardinals almost lost one of their most anticipated rookies for the season during their first preseason game against the Raiders. Almost.After piling up 14 touches in the first half of Thursday’s matchup, rookie running back Jeremiyah Love tweaked his ankle toward the end of his first-half run. He retreated to the locker room […] The post AZ Cardinals Get Reassuring Update on Jeremiyah Love Scare appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Arizona Cardinals are now less than a week from entering the third game of the 2026 preseason slate.This one will seemingly be without April’s third overall pick in RB Jeremiyah Love, who is likely not playing this week – or the remainder of the preseason.ESPN insider Adam Schefter broke the news that Love is […] The post Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Facing Extended Absence appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, who played 23 snaps on Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders, is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play the rest of the preseason for the Arizona Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter Sunday.

— ESPNby Josh Weinfuss
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