Cardinals' Love Expected to Debut Sunday vs. Chargers — SkimNews
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- Jeremiyah Love is expected to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium after missing three weeks of practice with a high ankle sprain sustained Aug. 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders in Arizona's second preseason game.
- Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur called Love a game-time decision, saying he's "trending well," while listing the rookie as a limited participant in Wednesday and Thursday practices.
- The Arizona Cardinals' first-round pick pushed through rehab immediately after the injury, turning down a walking boot suggested by team trainers and doing extra work throughout recovery.
- The official game designation for Love will come on Friday afternoon's final injury report, which will clarify his availability for the Week 1 matchup.
- Love said he would be "excited" rather than nervous for his first NFL game, telling reporters he just wants to "display what I can do" with his teammates.
Why it matters: The Cardinals are awaiting Friday's injury report to confirm whether their first-round pick can suit up against the Chargers. Love's three-week absence limits his preparation for his debut, and the game-time decision status creates last-minute roster uncertainty that could affect Arizona's offensive scheme in Week 1.
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