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By Matt Audilet
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The Arizona Cardinals are placing rookie running back Jeremiyah Love on injured reserve, according to a report from NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport.
Love sustained a high-ankle sprain during Sunday's Week 8 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The Cardinals' No. 3 overall pick had previously been dealing with a different ankle issue.
Love will miss at least the next four games on IR, and his absence could reportedly extend to five games.
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"Sources: #AZCardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is headed to Injured Reserve because of a high-ankle sprain that knocks him out 4-5 weeks. Arizona’s first-round pick has previously been dealing with a different ankle sprain," Rapoport reported on Tuesday.
Love recorded 23 yards on nine carries before exiting Sunday's game against the Cowboys. Veteran running back Tyler Allgeier stepped up in a big way following Love's departure, rushing for 147 yards and one touchdown, while reeling in five catches for an additional 44 yards and another touchdown through the air.
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The Cardinals are 3-5 following Week 8's stunning comeback victory over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. This coming Sunday, they'll face off against the reigning Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks.
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