Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love sends bold message on ankle injury: ‘All gas no brakes’

Jeremiyah Love, the Cardinals' rookie running back, has conveyed a resolute message to the Arizona fanbase regarding his readiness for the upcoming NFL season. Love commenced his professional journey with the Cardinals during their debut campaign. His collegiate performance at Notre Dame, where he was among the nation's premier running backs, caught the attention of the Arizona Cardinals, leading to their selection of him as the third overall pick.

Love displayed glimpses of his prowess in his season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, rushing for 41 yards and scoring a touchdown, along with making two receptions for nine yards. However, he experienced discomfort in his ankle, which he has been recuperating from over the past few days. Love addressed the media on Thursday, affirming his condition: "I didn’t feel limited by my ankle… just got to be mindful of where my body is."

He expressed his determination for the upcoming week: "Heading into this next week, it’s all gas no brakes. If I'm on the field, I'm going. Whether my ankle is going to fall off, I'm on the field I got to do my job." Love's future with the Cardinals appears promising, as the team aims to surpass expectations following their unexpected 26-14 victory over the Chargers.

With this new era beginning without Kyler Murray, who transferred to the Minnesota Vikings, their reliance on Love, Trey McBride, and others is set to grow. The Cardinals are set to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in Week 2, which is scheduled for September 20 at 4:25 p.m. ET.