Cardinals rookie Love expected to debut vs Chargers — SkimNews
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- Jeremiyah Love, the Cardinals' first-round pick, is expected to play Sunday vs the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium after missing three weeks with a high ankle sprain since Aug. 13
- Love suffered the injury in Arizona's second preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders and has been listed as a limited participant in both Wednesday's and Thursday's practices, with Friday's final injury report to set his game designation
- Coach Mike LaFleur said Wednesday there were no limits on Love this week and that he feels "good" about his running back's status
- Love rejected a walking boot recommended by trainers and began rehabbing his ankle immediately, saying: "I've always been trying to just do more than what they want me to do"
- Love said Thursday he would be "excited" rather than nervous for his first NFL game, adding he wants to "display what I can do" with his teammates
Why it matters: The Cardinals have awaited their first-round pick's debut since the Aug. 13 injury, and Love's availability Sunday directly shapes Arizona's backfield against a Chargers defense that will test the rookie early. LaFleur publicly expressing confidence signals the team plans to deploy him rather than hold him out for further healing.
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