Arizona Cardinals Rookie Jeremiyah Love Faces Extended Absence with High Ankle Sprain
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love is facing an extended absence from the field after suffering a high ankle sprain in the team's preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Love was injured on his final touch of the game, which has left many in the non-Cardinals media world concerned about the severity of the injury.
According to sources, the high ankle sprain makes it unlikely that Love plays again in the preseason, with the team hoping he can return for the regular-season opener on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Cardinals fans are holding onto hope that five weeks between the injury and the game will be enough time for Love to rehab and get back to full strength.
Jeff Mueller, a physical therapist and sports analyst, tweeted that a high ankle sprain is typically a three-week injury, but can be a bit more challenging for players to come back from.
Mueller also noted that running backs with high ankle sprains often see a 25% production dip upon return, although the impact can be less negative for players with high receiving upside.
Arizona Cardinals fans will be keeping a close eye on Love's progress over the next few weeks, hoping that he can return to the field in time for the regular season.
The team's management will be closely monitoring Love's rehabilitation and will make a decision on his status for the regular-season opener in due course.
For now, fans can only hope that Love's injury is not as severe as initially feared, and that he will be back to his best in time for the new season.
The Arizona Cardinals' regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers is set to take place on September 13, and fans will be eagerly awaiting news on Love's status ahead of the game.
Source: Yahoo Sports