Detroit Lions
Jahvid Best - #44 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 199 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/30/1989 |
| Birthplace | Vallejo, CA |
| College | California |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2010, 1st round, 30th pick by Lions |
NFC North Spin cycle: Week One
The Packers were a popular pick to win the NFC North, but after one game, they are looking up at the rest of the division.
Lions rally late to beat Rams
Matthew Stafford threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Smith with 10 seconds left, lifting the Lions to a 27-23 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Rams OLT Saffold carted off
Rams OLT Rodger Saffold was carted off the field on a stretcher in the Week One game against the Lions.
Florence a logical addition for Detroit
Whether the Lions are deep and talented enough in the secondary will be something to watch, but ex-Bronco Drayton Florence bolsters their depth.
Vanden Bosch restructures salary to help Lions
Veteran DE Kyle Vanden Bosch reportedly restructured his contract Thursday to give the Lions much-needed salary-cap relief.
Report: CB Florence to sign with Lions
Multiple reports said that CB Drayton Florence, who was cut by the Broncos on Friday, will sign with the Lions on Sunday.
Lions cut CB Smith, DT Fluellen, DE Brown
The Lions cut veteran CB Alphonso Smith, DT Andre Fluellen and DE Everette Brown.
Lions place RB Best on PUP list
The Lions announced Monday that they have placed RB Jahvid Best and CB Chris Greenwood on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
Report: Hanson keeps Lions PK job
According to the Lions' website, Jason Hanson has won the team's PK competition with rookie Derek Dimke.
Lions' Young a pass rusher on the rise
Lions DE Willie Young, a third-year pro from North Carolina State, has emerged as a solid pass rusher off the bench for Detroit.
Lions QB Stafford injures left hand
Lions QB Matthew Stafford left in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Raiders with an injury to his left, non-throwing hand.
Lions sign Osgood
The Lions signed special-teamer Kassim Osgood, the former Jaguar confirmed on Twitter.
Lions claim DT Skinner on waivers
The Lions claimed rookie DT Bobby Skinner on waivers from the Giants, multiple media outlets reported.
Report: Ex-Lions CB Berry facing three-game suspension
Former Lions CB Aaron Berry was suspended three games for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Lions sign OG Nagy, place CB Coleman on I.R.
The Lions have claimed ex-Cowboys OG-C Bill Nagy off waivers after he was released following ankle surgery earlier in the week.
PLAYER NEWS
Best is eligible to come off the physically unable to perform list next week.|||||||
Best has been out with a concussion.
Best is still not cleared to play after spending the first six weeks of the season on the physically unable to perform list.|||||||
Detroit general manager Martin Mayhew says in a statement Monday that Best will not be permitted to return at this time, but the running back will continue to work with the team's medical and training staffs in the hope that he'll be cleared to play at some point. Best hasn't played since last October because of concussion problems.
Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best still hasn't been cleared for full contact - a fact he attributes to the new NFL protocol for dealing with concussions. The Lions opened practice Friday, and Best was put on the active physically unable to perform list.|||||||
Best missed over half of last season after a concussion against San Francisco on Oct. 16. He also had concussion problems last preseason and when he was a college player at California.
Best is going on season-ending injured reserve. The second-year running back has been bothered by concussion problems and hasn't played since Oct. 16, when the Lions lost to San Francisco. After starting 5-0, Detroit has lost four of six, beginning with that game against the 49ers. The team says the move is expected to become official next week.|||||||
Best also missed time during this preseason because of a concussion, and when he was a college player at California, he missed a few games after a fall knocked him out and sent him to the hospital with a concussion and sore back. Lions coach Jim Schwartz says the team has followed medical protocol with Best's injury and looks forward to "his continued improvement and eventual return to the field."
The Lions expect Best to play again this season.|||||||
Best is out with a concussion suffered in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Maurice Morris will be the Lions' primary back. Best had dealt with concussions before, but Detroit still expects him to play again this season.
