Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew expects that running back Jahvid Best will be cleared for full contact practice in June, according to Lions reporter Tim Twentyman.

Lions GM Martin Mayhew said he expects Jahvid Best to be cleared for contact in June. He said no reason to do it now because no contact.

— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) April 30, 2012

Best suffered a season-ending concussion in week six against San Francisco last season and has been plagued by concussion problems throughout his career, dating back to his college football at California. He has participated in team workouts and conditioning exercises as he slowly attempts to return to the field.

Detroit drafted best in 2010 and he has 255 carries fo 945 yards and six touchdowns in his two professional seasons.

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