Jeremiyah Love Faces Competition for Starting Role

Despite being selected third overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, rookie Jeremiyah Love is not being handed an immediate starting role. Coaches are fostering a competitive environment, with Tyler Allgeier opening camp with the first team. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett noted that Love is "definitely a rookie" and prioritized James Conner when discussing the backfield, signaling that Love must earn his spot in the rotation during training camp.