Cardinals RB Love Has High Ankle Sprain
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- Jeremiyah Love sustained a high ankle sprain during Thursday’s preseason game and is unlikely to play again before the regular season, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
- Arizona Cardinals are optimistic that Love can recover in time for Week 1 in Los Angeles against the Chargers, despite him missing the remainder of the preseason.
- Mike LaFleur declined to specify whether Love’s ankle injury was high or low, saying only that it was 'an ankle' and would be reevaluated next week.
- Jeremiyah Love played 23 snaps against the Las Vegas Raiders, rushing 11 times for 58 yards and catching three passes for 14 yards before getting injured on the final play.
- Mike LaFleur noted that Love showed significant improvement as Thursday’s game progressed and that his confidence 'went through the roof' after the third drive.
- Carson Beck remains day-to-day with rib soreness suffered during the Hall of Fame Game, and the Cardinals are allowing him more time to heal before returning.
Why it matters: The Cardinals are gambling that both rookie Love and quarterback Beck can recover in time for Week 1, putting pressure on their limited preseason evaluation window. If either player misses regular-season time, Arizona’s backfield and depth chart could face immediate strain.
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