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Jahvid Best still not cleared to participate in training camp

Found July 19, 2012 on Pro Football Zone: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jahvid Best,  Mikel Leshoure
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
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Getty Images According to Anwar Richardson of MLive.com,  the representatives of Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best won’t indicate whether he’s been cleared for contact during training camp yet. Richardson says we may not know until the Lions report to camp next week. The good news is that Best’s back up Mikel LeShoure is ready to go after missing his entire rookie season with a torn Achilles.
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