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Love (ankle) sits out Cardinals practice as LaFleur says rest ‘vital’

Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love didn't practice Wednesday to rest his ailing left ankle. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams isn't clear.

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:54 AM

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Jeremiyah Love missed Cardinals practice Wednesday to rest an ailing left ankle.
Head coach Mike LaFleur said Love's playing status for Sunday against the Rams remains unclear.
LaFleur noted that the lingering ankle issue has somewhat affected the rookie's explosiveness on the field.

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Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love did not practice Wednesday to rest an ongoing left ankle injury. Head coach Mike LaFleur announced that Love's status remains uncertain for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, emphasizing that the team plans to take his recovery day by day to allow the ankle to heal.

LaFleur acknowledged that the injury has partially hindered Love's trademark explosiveness and aggressive cutting ability in recent weeks. Love has totaled 245 rushing yards and one touchdown on 67 carries this season, alongside 36 receiving yards and a receiving score.

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