Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love did not practice Wednesday to rest his ailing left ankle, with his status for Sunday's game against the Rams uncertain. Coach Mike La Fleur said the plan is to take Love's ankle 'one day at a time,' emphasizing that rest is vital for the third-overall pick to fully heal. La Fleur acknowledged Love's desire to play through the injury but stressed the importance of giving it time to recover, noting that Love's aggressive playing style makes it difficult to prevent the injury from lingering.
Love has rushed for 245 yards and one touchdown on 67 carries this season, averaging 3.7 yards per carry, and added 36 receiving yards and a touchdown on 11 catches. His best performance came in Week 3 against the 49ers with 89 rushing yards, but he managed only 22 yards on 12 carries in the loss to the Lions. La Fleur said Love's explosiveness has been affected by the ankle issue in recent weeks, though he believes rest will be key to his recovery.
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