Sports · October 16, 2026
Cardinals get bad news on Jeremiyah Love for Week 6 amid lingering ankle injury
The Arizona Cardinals have officially ruled out running back Jeremiyah Love for their Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Rams. The rookie first-round pick has been sidelined with a persistent ankle injury and did not participate in practice leading up to the game. Head coach Mike LaFleur confirmed the decision on Friday, noting that while the team wants Love to return to full health, they are not currently considering placing him on injured reserve. Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight are expected to handle the backfield duties in his absence.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jeremiyah Love is ruled out for the Arizona Cardinals' Week 6 game against the Rams.
- Love is suffering from an ankle injury.
- Love did not practice during the week leading up to the game.
- Head coach Mike LaFleur announced the decision during a Friday press conference.
- The Cardinals are not currently planning to place Love on injured reserve.
- Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight will serve as the primary running backs for Week 6.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Cardinals hope to have Love back for their Week 7 game against the Broncos.
Confirmed
- Jeremiyah Love is out for Week 6 vs the Rams.
- The injury is to his ankle.
- He did not practice all week.
- Mike LaFleur stated there are no current IR plans.
Reported
- The team hopes to get Love back for the Week 7 game against the Broncos. (NBC Sports)
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