Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Limited in Practice, but Coach Mike LaFleur Is Optimistic on Progress
Mike LaFleur said the rookie’s ankle is improving and he could make his NFL debut after missing practice last month.
- First-Year Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur expressed optimism that rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will make his NFL debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, following Love's limited participation in Wednesday's practice.
- Selected third overall in the April 2026 NFL Draft, Love suffered the sprained ankle during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Aug. 13, recording 58 yards on 11 carries before the injury.
- Arizona's Wednesday injury report listed guard Isaiah Adams and edge rusher Josh Sweat as non-participants, while safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and cornerback Garrett Williams joined Love as limited participants.
- LaFleur stated the team will take roster decisions one day at a time, with Jon Gaines II expected to fill the right guard spot should Adams remain unable to practice.
- Beginning the Mike LaFleur era after a 3-14 campaign, the Cardinals travel to Los Angeles for Sunday's season opener; kickoff against the Chargers is scheduled for 1:25 P.M. MST.
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Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love limited in practice, but coach Mike LaFleur is optimistic on progress
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Running back Jeremiyah Love was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, though first-year coach Mike LaFleur appeared optimistic that the Arizona Cardinals rookie will
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