{
  "id": 60412,
  "title": "Cardinals' Jeremiyah Love Makes Feelings Clear on Playing in Preseason",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/cardinals-jeremiyah-love-makes-feelings-clear-on-playing-in-preseason",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T21:52:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/cardinals-jeremiyah-love-makes-feelings-clear-on-playing-in-preseason-12275476"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love expressed his enthusiasm for participating in the upcoming NFL Hall of Fame Game, set to kick off the preseason next week in Canton, Ohio. This particular game holds special significance as it also pays tribute to legendary teammate Larry Fitzgerald, who is among the Class of 2026 inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Love elaborated on his excitement to participate in the Hall of Fame Game, stating, \"I'm excited to just play in a game. It's not like an in-season game, but it's a preseason game, so I get to go out there and showcase some of my skills.\" He further extolled the honor of celebrating the career of Fitzgerald, a fellow Arizona Cardinal, and acknowledged the responsibility of performing well in front of his peers. Love, selected third overall in the NFL Draft, boasts an impressive college resume from his time at Notre Dame. In 12 games during the 2022 season, he amassed 1,372 rushing yards, 18 touchdowns, and added 280 receiving yards along with three more touchdowns. The Cardinals' coaching staff aims to replicate such success with their new acquisition, as their team ranked last in the league in rushing yards last season, averaging only 93.1 yards per game. NFL experts, including Albert Breer of SI and Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network, have praised Love's potential, likening him to rising stars such as Atlanta Falcons' Bijan Robinson and Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs. Preseason games, while not carrying significant consequences, provide an opportunity for players to demonstrate their abilities. Love's eagerness to compete is evident in his comments, suggesting the rookie is eager to prove himself on the field. The Arizona Cardinals will face off against the Carolina Panthers, a team that made it to the playoffs last season. Despite preseason games not being crucial, Love's anticipation to partake in the NFL Hall of Fame Game highlights his commitment to performing at a high level. The match between the Cardinals and Panthers is scheduled to air on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 6. The Cardinals' official regular season opener is set for Sunday, September 13, when they will host the Los Angeles Chargers.",
  "summary": "Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love shared his thoughts on playing in the NFL preseason, which begins with the Hall of Fame Game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeremiyah Love excited to play in NFL Hall of Fame Game",
    "Celebrates Larry Fitzgerald's induction into Pro Football Hall of Fame",
    "Cardinals aim to improve rushing game after last season's struggles"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}