JAHVID BEST RUMORS & GOSSIP

Lions expect both Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure to be healthy

The Lions have used picks in the first 2 rounds on running backs in their last two drafts prior to this year, as well as a 3rd round pick on a running back in 2008, yet they keep having to turn to the mediocre and aging Maurice Morris down the stretch to get significant carries for them. This is because Jahvid Best, a 1st rounder in 2010, Mikel Leshoure, a 2nd rounder in 2011, and...
Via The Football Fan Spot  |  11 days ago

Lions kick off OTAs with multiple newsmakers

The Lions welcomed running backs Mikel Leshoure and Jahvid Best for the starts of organized team activities at their Allen Park facility on Monday. The bigger story was the absence of wide receiver Titus Young, who was reportedly held out because of a fight last week with free safety Louis Delmas. The incident was first reported by Booth Newspapers. Young caught 48 passes for 607...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  11 days ago

Notebook: Lions wait on clearance for Best

The Lions will wait for clearance on RB Jahvid Best's ability to play. Plus, more news and notes from Allen Park.
Via det.scout.com  |  26 days ago

Lions' Best expected to be cleared for contact in June

Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best, who missed 11 games last year after sustaining his second concussion of the season, is expected to be cleared for football contact in June, according to what Lions general manager Martin Mayhew told a radio station, the Lions' official website reported Tuesday. "He's been doing everything in the offseason program and we expect...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  May 01, 2012

Jahvid Best should be cleared for contact in June

According to DetroitLions.com, Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has stated that running back Jahvid Best is expected to be cleared for contact some time in June. “He’s been doing everything in the offseason program and we expect he’ll be cleared sometime probably in June,” said Mayhew. “We look forward to having him on the field.” Best is expected to fully participate...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  May 01, 2012

Detroit Lions Jahvid Best Might Take Part In OTA’s

Reports are saying Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best, who missed most of the 2011 season after suffering his second concussion, might take part in the team’s off season work out program that begins this week. This is great news for the Lions and their fans. They have been through a trying couple of weeks after the recent arrests of Nick Fairley and Mikel Leshoure. As well...
Via Rant Sports  |  April 14, 2012

Jahvid Best still not cleared for contact

As the Detroit Lions get to ready to begin their offseason workouts on Monday, running back Jahvid Best will be in attendance and ready to go after missing 10 games in 2011 due to post-concussion symptoms. Even though Best can participate in the workouts, he’s still not cleared to be a part of any type of on field contact, according to the Detroit Free Press. Lions general...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  April 14, 2012

Detroit Lions Jahvid Best Cleared to Work Out

Sources have said Jahvid Best has been medically cleared to begin training for the 2012 regular season. He is allowed to participate in Detroit Lions OTA’s, Mini camps, and Training camps.  There were fears that after Jahvid Best received a second concussion his career may be in serious jeopardy. Detroit Lions ownership and their coaching staff have to look at this realistically...
Via Rant Sports  |  March 07, 2012

Lions Think Jahvid Best’s Career Could be Over

According to Anwar Richardson of MLive.com,  there’s concern within the Detroit Lions organization that running back Jahvid Best’s career could be over after suffering a concussion earlier in the season that ultimately ended his season prematurely. The Lions drafted Mikel Leshoure of Illinois, but his rookie season was over before it started, after suffering a season ending...
Via Pro Football Zone  |  January 28, 2012
GRIM OUTLOOK

Lions fear Best is finished

Following his October head injury and a career that has been plagued by concussions, the Lions reportedly fear Jahvid Best may not be able to play football again.

Via Sports-Kings  |  January 28, 2012
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