Cardinals rookie running back faces doubts as offensive line struggles in camp
Arizona Cardinals fans are uneasy about third overall pick Jeremiyah Love after early training-camp footage showed his offensive line collapsing on him.
Training camp for the 2026 NFL season has highlighted worries among Arizona Cardinals supporters about their high-priced rookie running back, Jeremiyah Love. The third overall selection received a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $53 million, an unprecedented sum for a first-year back. Early footage from the team's Scottsdale facility showed Love’s offensive line disintegrating as soon as the ball was snapped, leaving him exposed to the defense.
The Cardinals’ decision to use the 34th overall pick on guard Chase Bisontis rather than an additional lineman has been criticized as a mis-step. Fans cited the line’s ranking among the league’s worst and noted that Myles Garrett alone recorded ten sacks against Arizona last season, suggesting Love may face a difficult rookie year.
Why it matters
Fans fear the Cardinals' weak line could limit the impact of a costly rookie running back.
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