Will Jeremiyah Love play in Week 1? Arizona Cardinals provide update
The Arizona Cardinals have a number of injury question marks ahead of Week 1, including the status of rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur held off on injury updates on Monday, September 7, as his team prepared for the upcoming Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 13. NFL rules dictate that teams must release injury reports by Wednesday before a game. LaFleur expressed optimism that running back Jeremiyah Love would be fit for the opener, stating, "Yeah, I feel good."
Love was observed moving around during Monday's closed-door jog-through. Last week, Love was present but not participating in open-media practices. Additionally, right guard Isaiah Adams (knee) and cornerback Will Johnson (ankle) also missed practice last week. LaFleur emphasized discretion in providing injury details during a game week, noting the presence of another team monitoring his statements.
The Cardinals voted on their captains before breaking for a three-day weekend. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett, center Hjalte Froholdt, safety Budda Baker, linebacker Mack Wilson Sr., and long snapper Casey Kreiter were selected. Froholdt, Baker, and Wilson were captains last season, while Brissett was the expected starter. Casey Kreiter assumes a leadership role on special teams, replacing the injured Joey Blount.
Kicker Chad Ryland and punter Blake Gillikin were not voted as captains and will begin the season on injured reserve. LaFleur expressed satisfaction with his first-year preparations, noting that the upcoming week will feel like training camp rather than a game week, as the schedule remains consistent with their training camp routine.
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