Schefter: Jeremiyah Love has high-ankle sprain
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Key Points:
- Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is recovering from a sprained ankle suffered in preseason, with coaches indicating he may miss at least a week, though he remains the projected lead back.
- Love’s role may be limited to feature back duties in unique situations initially, as Tyler Allgeier is currently receiving the majority of first-team carries and is expected to handle short-yardage, bruising roles.
- Despite the injury and shared workload, Love demonstrated strong preseason performance and is expected to lead the backfield in touches and contribute significantly in the passing game once healthy.
- The Cardinals are managing Love’s snap count cautiously to keep him fresh for a 17-game season, which may suppress his fantasy draft position but presents a buying opportunity for managers.
- The running back depth chart includes veterans James Conner and Trey Benson, who are competing for roster spots and could be trade candidates, while Allgeier remains a valuable bench stash with standalone potential early in the season.
