Cardinals coach
LaFleur confident in rookie's readiness
Addressing the media regarding the decision to bring Love back into the fold, LaFleur emphasized the team's philosophy regarding player availability. He noted that the organization would not deploy a player unless they were confident in that individual's ability to provide a tangible benefit to the offensive unit. According to the head coach, the team maintains a high standard for those who handle the football, requiring players to be dynamic in their performance.
LaFleur indicated that the decision to clear the running back was based on both the player's own assessment of his health and the coaching staff's evaluation of his readiness to produce on the field. The coach added that the team is looking forward to integrating him back into the game plan for the matchup in Dallas.
Injury timeline and recovery
The path to this weekend's return has been marked by persistent injury concerns for the rookie. Love initially dealt with a right ankle injury sustained during the team's second preseason game, which kept him off the practice field until the lead-up to the Week 1 opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Following his professional debut, he subsequently suffered a left ankle injury early in the season.
Despite the discomfort, Love managed to play through the injury until Week 5. Following that appearance, the decision was made to rest the ankle, resulting in his absence from the team's previous two games. With the two-week recovery period now complete, the Cardinals are prepared to utilize the rookie as they face the Cowboys.
