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Jeremiyah Love suffers high ankle sprain ahead of season opener

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:38 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jeremiyah Love suffers high ankle sprain ahead of season opener

Summary

Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love sustained a high ankle sprain during his preseason debut on August 16, 2026. Although team officials have not confirmed the severity of the injury, a high ankle sprain generally requires a longer recovery period. The Cardinals are hopeful he can return for their Week 1 matchup against the Chargers. In response to the potential absence of Love, the team worked out three running backs on August 16 and ultimately signed Montrell Stewart to bolster their roster.

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Status Watch

•Jeremiyah Love had 14 touches in his preseason debut.
•The Cardinals signed running back Montrell Stewart on August 16.
•Cardinals hope Love will return for Week 1 against the Chargers.
•High ankle sprains typically take longer to heal.

Latest Updates

7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals deliver latest update on Jeremiyah Love injury
11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Could Jeremiyah Love miss Week 1 for the Cardinals with his ankle injury?
1:03 AMNBCSports.com — Jeremiyah Love has a high ankle sprain - NBC Sports
12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jeremiyah Love has a high ankle sprain

What they're saying

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GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals finally got a glimpse of what Jeremiyah Love could bring to their offense. Unfortunately, the glimpse may be all they get for a while, as his status for Week 1 is up in the air after his high ankle sprain.
— Yahoo Sports

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Jeremiyah Love, the Arizona Cardinals' highly touted rookie running back, is dealing with a high ankle sprain. Here is his timeline to return.
— Yahoo Sports