Arizona Cardinals get concerning update on Jeremiyah Love injury

The Arizona Cardinals received an unsettling update regarding the injury status of rookie running back Jeremiyah Love. After the team's preseason win against the Las Vegas Raiders, head coach Mike LaFleur downplayed the severity of Love's ankle injury sustained during the game. However, on August 15, LaFleur revealed that Love would not be practicing or participating in the Cardinals' preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on August 22.

LaFleur noted that Love appeared sore upon returning to the team the day before, and emphasized that the team would reevaluate his availability before the regular season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13. Love's performance in the preseason, including 11 carries for 58 yards and three catches for 14 yards, showcased his potential as the team's No. 3 overall draft pick.

The injury has drawn criticism from LaFleur, who stressed the importance of preseason reps for running backs to acclimate to the NFL's fast pace. Tyler Allgeier and James Conner are the likely backups for Love, with Conner showing readiness for the regular season. The injury also affects the Cardinals' depth chart, with Bam Knight and Trey Benson's status uncertain.

Other updates include Chase Bisontis undergoing surgery for a torn MCL, Elijah Higgins returning shortly after missing a game with a concussion, Josh Sweat's potential return from the physically unable to perform list, and kicker Chad Ryland securing the field goal job for now.