Jeremiyah Love suffers ankle sprain, status for NFL opener in doubt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals' rookie running back, suffered a high ankle sprain during a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders. Love is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason after an impressive showing, rushing for 58 yards on 11 carries. Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur indicated that Love's inexperience impacted his playing time in the first preseason game. The team is hopeful he will be ready for the regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, 2026.
- •Jeremiyah Love injured his ankle during a preseason game.
- •He recorded 58 rushing yards and made three catches before the injury.
- •Coach Mike LaFleur noted Love's limited playing time was due to his rookie status.
- •Arizona aims for Love's return by the regular-season opener on September 13.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Former Irish star RB Jeremiyah Love’s NFL start may have to wait
"Former Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love suffered an ankle sprain putting his status for the NFL season opener in jeopardy.
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