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LaFleur Says Love Is Progressing After Walkthrough but Week 1 Availability Remains Unclear

A limited return would force Arizona to rely on backups for early-down work.

Overview

  • Rookie Jeremiyah Love suffered a high-ankle sprain in a mid‑August preseason game and has not practiced in full since the injury.
  • Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Love was moving during Monday's walkthrough and that he is 'progressing,' while declining to give a firm game-day decision.
  • The team will issue its first regular-season injury report midweek, which will offer the official update that will determine Love's Week 1 designation.
  • If activated, Love is expected to have a limited role early, with veteran Tyler Allgeier and depth options prepared to handle the bulk of early-down carries.
  • The situation raises questions about preseason usage of a heavy-workload rookie and creates short-term roster pressure after multiple backfield injuries for Arizona.