# Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love injury updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-cardinals-rookie-jerimiyah-love-training-camp > Updated: 2026-09-08T17:47:36.000Z. Sources: 47. Developments: 9. Jeremiyah Love entered the 2026 season as the No. 3 overall pick and the recipient of a four-year, $53 million contract, the largest rookie deal for a running back. Coach Mike LaFleur has emphasized a transparent, rotating workload that pairs Love with veterans James Conner, Tyler Allgeier and newcomer Trey Benson, while also protecting the $50 million investment. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett received a $10 million raise and confirmed he will start Week 1. Following his preseason debut on Aug 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders, where Love recorded 58 yards on 11 carries, LaFleur announced that the rookie would miss training camp due to a high ankle sprain. While such injuries typically require a 6-8 week recovery period, Love’s availability for the regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13 has been a point of uncertainty. As of September 8, LaFleur indicated that Love has been “moving around at practice” and expressed optimism regarding his availability for Week 1. While Love has been listed as a limited participant in recent injury reports, LaFleur noted the rookie was “out there moving around” during practice. Despite the injury, Love is currently listed as the No. 2 running back on the depth chart behind Tyler Allgeier, though LaFleur maintains the team intends to use a platoon system to manage workloads. Meanwhile, the Cardinals continue to focus on integrating Jacoby Brissett into the offensive scheme following a summer contract holdout. The team also continues to manage depth issues, including rookie guard Chase Bisontis, who is on injured reserve with a torn MCL, and Trey Benson, who has been dealing with a knee issue. ## Claims - Love signed a four‑year, $53 million contract, a record rookie deal for a running back. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Tyler Allgeier said he is happy to share the running back load with Love and views the competition as positive. (corroborated by 15 sources) - James Conner is returning from a season‑ending ankle injury. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Mike LaFleur is the Cardinals’ first‑year head coach. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Jeremiyah Love was selected No. 3 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Love rushed for 1,035 yards as a rookie with the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Cardinals’ running back room includes Allgeier, Love, James Conner and Trey Benson. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Arizona Cardinals are scheduled to play the Los Angeles Chargers in their Week 1 opener on September 13. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur expressed confidence regarding Jeremiyah Love's ability to play in Week 1. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jeremiyah Love is believed to have suffered a low-grade high ankle sprain during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. (corroborated by 2 sources) - In Madden NFL 27, Love is the top offensive rookie with an overall rating of 82 and a speed rating of 94. (single source) - Love recorded 58 rushing yards on 11 carries and three catches for 14 yards during the preseason game on August 13. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Arizona Cardinals coach optimistic about Jeremiyah Love's availability for Week 1 Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur is optimistic that rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be ready for the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers despite a recent high ankle sprain. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-manage-jeremiyah-love-injury-ahead-of-week-1 ### 2026-09-02: Arizona Cardinals face running back injury challenges ahead of Week 1 Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is roughly 50-50 to play in Week 1 due to an ankle injury. James Conner has been placed on injured reserve, while the Vikings expect J. J. McCarthy on their active's. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-face-running-back-injury-challenges-ahead-of-week-1 ### 2026-08-15: Jeremiyah Love sidelined with ankle injury Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is sidelined with a high ankle sprain, likely missing the rest of the preseason but potentially returning for the regular-season opener. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-rookie-jeremiyah-love-sidelined-with-ankle-injury ### 2026-08-13: Jeremiyah Love prepares for Arizona Cardinals preseason debut Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is preparing for his NFL preseason debut against the Raiders amid scrutiny over his high draft position and recent extravagant spending. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeremiyah-love-prepares-for-arizona-cardinals-preseason-debut ### 2026-08-05: Arizona Cardinals Keep rookie RB Jeremiyah Love out of Hall of Fame preseason game Arizona Cardinals will not play rookie RB Jeremiyah Love in the Hall of Fame preseason game, delaying his debut to the next week’s matchup. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-keep-rookie-rb-jeremiyah-love-out-of-hall-of-fame-preseason-game ### 2026-07-31: Arizona Cardinals secure $10 million raise for QB Jacoby Brissett and spotlight rookie running back Jeremiyah Love The Arizona Cardinals gave QB Jacoby Brissett a $10 million raise, highlighted rookie running back Jeremiyah Love’s $53 million deal, and saw CB Trent McDuffie join the Rams. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-secure-10-million-raise-for-qb-jacoby-brissett-and-spotlight-rookie-running-back-j ### 2026-07-31: Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love joins crowded backfield The Cardinals drafted rookie RB Jeremiyah Love No. 3 overall, gave him a $53 M contract, and see him competing with Tyler Allgeier and veterans in a deep backfield; Love tops Madden NFL 27 rookie ratings. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-running-back-tyler-allgeier-welcomes-rookie-jeremiyah-love ### 2026-07-28: Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love praised for early camp performance Rookie running back Jeremiyah Love, No. 3 overall pick, is earning praise at Arizona Cardinals camp, with coach Mike LaFleur planning a shared backfield and fantasy analysts ranking him high in draft position. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-rookie-jeremiyah-love-praised-for-early-camp-performance ### 2026-07-26: Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love draws fan criticism and sparks optimism at training camp Arizona Cardinals rookie Jeremiyah Love, drafted No. 3 overall, faced fan mockery after OC Nathaniel Hackett's comments, while the team’s rebuild under new head coach Matt LaFleur looks to leverage his dual‑tht 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-cardinals-rookie-jeremiyah-love-draws-fan-criticism-and-sparks-optimism-at-training-camp --- Cite as: Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love injury updates. 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