Jeremiyah Love suffers ankle injury during preseason game
18 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:09 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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.
- •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.
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- 12:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love sidelined by ankle sprain, per report
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- 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
"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.
"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.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:09 PMJeremiyah Love injury: 2 ways Arizona Cardinals mishandled him
Jeremiyah Love might miss the start of the season. Here is why the Cardinals blew it with him.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:49 PMJeremiyah Love unlikely to return in preseason after ankle injury
The Cardinals are already seeing their star draft pick struggle with injuries to begin the season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:22 PMCardinals RB Jeremiyah Love could miss rest of preseason
Jeremiyah Love's ankle injury will cause him to miss time with the Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:18 PMCardinals' Jeremiyah Love sidelined by ankle sprain, per report
No. 3 overall draft pick Jeremiyah Love likely to sit out Cardinals' last two preseason games, ESPN reports. RB's Week 1 status may also be in doubt.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:56 AMArizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Facing Extended Absence
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:39 AMJeremiyah Love dealing with high-ankle sprain, Cardinals reportedly hopeful rookie RB can play in Week 1
Jeremiyah Love played 23 snaps in Thursday's win over the Raiders, but went down late with an awkward ankle injury.
- ESPNAug 17, 2026, 2:07 AMSources: Cardinals RB Love has high ankle sprain
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.
- CBS NFLAug 17, 2026, 1:35 AMJeremiyah Love injury update: Cardinals rookie has high ankle sprain, team hoping for Week 1 return
Love shined in a big role in preseason Week 1 but didn't leave unscathed
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:14 AMDeeper concern on injury to Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love, report says
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is dealing with a high ankle sprain and may miss the start of the season on Sept. 13, per a report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:37 PMAZ Cardinals Get Reassuring Update on Jeremiyah Love Scare
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:36 PMArizona Cardinals get concerning update on Jeremiyah Love injury
Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals highly-touted rookie running back, exited their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:02 PMJeremiyah Love injury: Arizona Cardinals RB out at least a week
First-round pick Jeremiyah Love will miss at least a week with an ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:57 PMCardinals get concerning Jeremiyah Love injury update after preseason game
This is not a good update for the Cardinals rookie running back.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:03 PMJeremiyah Love's ankle injury not expected to be serious
The fantasy outlook for Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love.
- 247SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:15 PMJeremiyah Love Makes NFL Preseason Debut - 247Sports
The Cardinals firstround selection finished with 58 yards on 11 carries plus 14 yards in the air for good measure A minor ankle injury reported to not be too serious may limit his availability in Arizonas remaining two preseason contests
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