Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love, the third pick in the 2026 draft, had 14 touches in his preseason debut on Thursday night. It could delay his regular-season debut.
Love now has a high ankle sprain, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Cardinals hope he can return in four weeks, for a Week 1 game at the Chargers.
Earlier in the day, Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur declined to say whether the ankle injury was a low sprain or a high sprain. The high ankle sprain typically takes longer to heal.
On Saturday, the Cardinals worked out a trio of running backs — Montrell Stewart, Blake Watson, and Tre Stewart. They signed Stewart.
The other tailbacks on the roster include veteran James Conner and free-agent acquisition Tyler Allegier.