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The Arizona Cardinals waived/injured running back Trey Benson (knee) and he would revert to injured reserve if he clears waivers. Benson, a 24-year-old back who has 92 career carries for 451 yards and 1 TD, has been competing for touches behind James Conner, Tyler Allgeier, and Jeremiyah Love, and the team signaled a cautious approach to his recovery as roster decisions loom.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold amid an Arizona Department of Gaming inquiry into inside-information and betting patterns; Gold’s attorney denies wrongdoing and an appeal is scheduled for September 23.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love has a high ankle sprain and is hopeful to be ready for Week 1 against the Chargers; the No. 3 overall pick flashed in the preseason, but Arizona may ease him into action behind Tyler Allgeier, with coach Mike LaFleur emphasizing workload management.
Arizona's 2026 NFL Draft class has been sidelined by injuries: first-round running back Jeremiyah Love is out indefinitely with an ankle issue; third-round quarterback Carson Beck has rib soreness and is not practicing; second-round tackle Chase Bisontis will miss the season after knee surgery; fourth-round Kaleb Proctor tore his meniscus and is also out for the year. Love and Beck are expected to return later, while Bisontis and Proctor are season-ending losses as the Cardinals rebuild under head coach Mike LaFleur.
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love remains hopeful to be ready for Week 1 against the Chargers after an ankle injury described as a high ankle sprain; coaches had suggested he might miss at least a week, but reports say the team is still optimistic about his availability. If healthy, Love is viewed as a potential lead back, though Arizona’s backfield also includes Tyler Allgeier, James Conner and Trey Benson, so his early-season workload will depend on recovery and coaching decisions.
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love suffered a high ankle sprain in the preseason, potentially delaying his NFL debut. The team hopes for about a four-week recovery and a Week 1 matchup with the Chargers, while coach Mike LaFleur declined to confirm the sprain type. Arizona added running backs Montrell Stewart, Blake Watson and Tre Stewart to bolster depth, with James Conner and Tyler Allegier also on the roster.
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will miss at least a week with a sore ankle, delaying his preseason impact as Arizona waits for James Conner to return and prepares for Week 1 against the Chargers.
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will miss at least a week with a sore ankle, sidelining him for next Saturday's preseason game vs. the Cowboys; coach Mike LaFleur said they will re-evaluate his status for the third preseason game.
Arizona Cardinals rookie offensive guard Chase Bisontis has torn his MCL, MRI-confirmed and requiring surgery, likely ending or severely limiting his rookie season. He was competing for the starting right guard spot when a Raiders defender fell into his knee in the third quarter of a preseason game. The injury adds to a history of preseason injuries sidelining Cardinals' rookie offensive linemen in recent years.
Fernando Mendoza delivered a poised preseason debut for the Raiders, going 10-of-16 for 97 yards with a touchdown to Jack Bech over four series against the Arizona Cardinals, plus one sack as a learning moment. Coach Klint Kubiak called it an invigorating experience and said Mendoza will get more reps while he’s groomed behind Kirk Cousins, with two more exhibitions and a joint practice looming to continue his development.
Cardinals' first-round running back Jeremiyah Love totaled 14 touches for 73 yards in the first half of the preseason opener (11 rushes for 58 yards and 3 receptions for 15) including a hurdle on Raiders cornerback Greedy Vance. Arizona led 21-14 at halftime, while Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew combined to go 15-for-15 for 123 yards and three touchdowns through the first half.
No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza completed a brief first drive before hitting Jack Bech for a 6-yard TD on his second possession; he went 4-for-5 for 47 yards on that drive as the Cardinals led the Raiders 21-14 at halftime.
The Cardinals say Carson Beck’s rib injury is not a long-term issue after he played through the first quarter of a preseason game, finishing 15-of-19 for 188 yards with a TD; Beck will not start tonight’s game against the Raiders as Jacoby Brissett, Gardner Minshew, and Kedon Slovis take QB reps.
Las Vegas opens the 2026 preseason at Allegiant Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals, with starters expected to play and a quarterback subplot between Cardinals rookie Carson Beck and Raiders top pick Fernando Mendoza; the 19th all-time preseason meeting includes last year’s 20-10 Cardinals win, and Vegas recently signed OL Braeden Daniels while waiving Justin Pickett. The game airs on NFL Network and FOX5 Las Vegas, with live streaming on Raiders.com and the Raiders app, plus pregame entertainment.
The Las Vegas Raiders plan to play their starters in Thursday's preseason matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, with a defined snap plan to evaluate the roster; rookie Fernando Mendoza is expected to get ample reps.