The Facts:
Following up on a
previous item, the Detroit Lions announced Monday that running back Jahvid Best has not been cleared to play in 2012. GM Martin Mayhew issued the following statement: "After today’s consultation with medical experts, including representatives from our medical and training staffs it has been determined that Jahvid will not be permitted to return to play at this time. Throughout this entire process we always have placed the highest priority on what is best for Jahvid from a health and safety standpoint. While today’s decision is disappointing from a football perspective, we fully and entirely respect and support this recommendation. Jahvid will continue to work with our medial and training staffs with the hope that he ultimately will be cleared to return to the playing field."
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Word that Best has not been cleared to return isn't a surprise when you consider his concussion history and the precautions the Lions took with him this year. It's hard to imagine that Best will play another down of NFL football at this time, but we will have to wait and see what happens in 2013. Best's long-term health and safety is more important.
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