Cowboys Get Bad Injury News on $53 Million Cardinals’ 1st-Round Pick

The Dallas Cowboys' defense doesn't really need more challenges right now — they just need to keep their heads above water.

With every game critical from here on out because of their 3-4 record, the Cowboys now face an unexpected Week 8 challenge from a surprisingly feisty Arizona Cardinals squad, thanks to the return of Arizona's 1st-round pick and rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.

"Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love will play Sunday vs. the Cowboys," ESPN's Adam Schefter wrote on his official X account on Friday.

"Jeremiyah Love a third straight practice and deemed go to go against Cowboys by Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur," Cardinals reporter Bo Brack wrote on his official X account.

Love has missed the last two games with an ankle injury.

"The rest was needed," Love said on Friday . "It helped me get back to myself … I ain't myself if I ain't got my ankles."

Cardinals Shocked NFL Picking Love at No. 3 Overall

The Cardinals shocked the NFL by selecting Love at No. 3 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft and signing him to a 4-year, $53.02 million contract—fully guaranteed and automatically making him the highest-paid running back in NFL history in total contract value.