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Jeremiyah Love suffers injury in Cardinals preseason game against Raiders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:03 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Jeremiyah Love suffers injury in Cardinals preseason game against Raiders

Summary

Jeremiyah Love experienced a high ankle injury during the Arizona Cardinals’ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. In 23 snaps, the rookie running back recorded 58 rushing yards on 11 carries and 14 receiving yards from three catches. Concerns arose from ESPN's Pat McAfee regarding Love's physical playing style, which may impact his long-term durability. Love is expected to miss the remainder of the preseason but may return in time for the regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13. ESPN's Josh Weinfuss noted that Love could be utilized more strategically, given the presence of Tyler Allgeier.

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Status Watch

•Jeremiyah Love injured his ankle in the preseason game against the Raiders.
•Love had 58 rushing yards and 14 receiving yards before the injury.
•Pat McAfee expressed concerns regarding Love's ability to withstand hits.
•Love is expected to miss the rest of the preseason but aims to return for Week 1.
•The Cardinals have depth at running back, including Tyler Allgeier.

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8:03 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Is This Guy Gonna Be Able To Survive?’ — Pat McAfee Casts Doubts on Jeremiyah Love’s Future After Preseason Injury

What they're saying

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Jeremiyah Love had a decent performance during the Arizona Cardinals’ preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. In 23 snaps, the rookie running back had 58 rushing yards on 11 carries and 14 yards from three catches.
— Yahoo Sports

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