Cardinals top pick Jeremiyah Love out for a least a week after suffering preseason injury, coach says

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love sustained an ankle injury in the team's first preseason game and will be out for at least a week. (This video contains AI-assisted content)

The Arizona Cardinals will be without the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for at least a week.

Head coach Mike LaFleur said Saturday that running back Jeremiyah Love suffered an ankle injury during the team’s preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Love, despite not having much concern following the game, came into the building on Friday sore.

"He was in great spirits, even Friday," LaFleur said. "But we'll keep him out this week as we let it heal. So, a little bit more sore than we were anticipating."

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Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love runs past Las Vegas Raiders safety Treydan Stukes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

When asked how Love’s injury could impact his Week 1 status, LaFleur declined to look further than Saturday’s practice.

"This week and then we'll kind of go from there and reevaluate," LaFleur said. "Honestly, all the focus is on August 15th, Saturday. Here we are in our Tempe block (of practice). We'll kind of reevaluate going into next week. But he will be out this week."

LaFleur said Love will not play in the team’s second preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys next Saturday. Love recorded 11 carries for 58 yards and three catches for 14 yards in the Cardinals’ first preseason game.

Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love spins away from Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Hezekiah Masses during the first half of a preseason NFL football