Injury to Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love Raises Concerns After Raiders Preseason Game

The Las Vegas Raiders faced the Arizona Cardinals in their first preseason game on Thursday, where a significant injury occurred. Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love sustained a high ankle sprain due to a tackle by linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, which has raised concerns about Love's availability for the upcoming season.

The tackle, which involved Eichenberg rolling onto Love's ankle, has been criticized for its execution, especially during a preseason game. As a result of the injury, Love may miss the first three games of the season, impacting his chances for the Rookie of the Year award.

Additionally, there are questions regarding the Cardinals' decision to give Love 14 touches in the preseason game, which some believe contributed to the injury risk. The situation highlights the challenges of managing player workloads in preseason games.