Love Could Debut Against Chargers | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Rookie running back, Jeremiah Love, a first-round pick for the Arizona Cardinals, might be ready for the season opener against the Los Angeles. Chargers. He's been recovering from a high ankle sprain he got back on August 13th during a preseason game. Hit Coach Michael Flores sounded optimistic about Love's chances, noting he was able to move around during a walkthrough on Monday. This is a pretty big deal for the Cardinals' offense, especially since Love was the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. He hasn't practiced or played since that preseason injury, and he was even seen in street clothes just last week. But now, about four weeks later, it looks like he's getting closer to making his regular season debut. The team clearly has faith in his recovery. They only kept three running backs on the main roster, Love, Tyler Al-Gierre, and BAM Knight. He also put Evan Hall on the practice squad, just in case Love isn't quite ready to go.

1:00Even if Love gets the Green Life for Sunday, they might still be careful with how much he plays, given the injury and his limited practice time, but having him available gives the coach another exciting option in the backfield. Love came into the league with huge expectations after his time in Notre Dame, and the Cardinals definitely see him as a key piece of their offensive. Future. His debut was delayed by that August injury, but it seems like he could finally get his chance this weekend.