Detroit Lions running back Javhid Best has been cleared for contact in June, according to the team’s official site.

 “He’s been doing everything in the offseason program and we expect he’ll be cleared sometime probably in June,” Lions general manager Martin Mayhew told Mike O’Hara and Ken Brown on WJR Monday night. “We look forward to having him on the field.”

“Those doctors felt like it just made sense to do that in June,” Mayhew said. “It gives him the most time. “We are not doing anything that involves any contact and he’s been cleared to do everything that we’re doing right now and he’ll be officially cleared for contact in June.”

Best missed the final 10 games of the Lions regular season after suffering a concussion in a 19-25 Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 23-year-old suffered through post-concussion symptoms through the remainder of the year, it was reported that some close to him urged him to consider retirement.

The concussion was Best’s second of the year, the 23-year old had previously suffered one after a blow to the head in the NFL’s shortened pre-season. The versatile back also had a history of concussions during his college career at the University of California.

Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best was cleared to resume workouts today, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Lions RB Jahvid Best, who missed much of last season after suffering another concussion, was cleared to resume workouts. More at espn.com.

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Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 07, 2012

Best missed the final 10 games of the Lions regular season after suffering a concussion in a 19-25 Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 23-year-old suffered through post-concussion symptoms through the remainder of the year, it was reported that some close to him urged him to consider retirement.

The concussion was Best’s second of the year, the 23-year old had previously suffered one after a blow to the head in the NFL’s shortened pre-season. The versatile back also had a history of concussions during his college career at the University of California.

Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best is likely out for Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears, according to ESPN.com. Best is recovering from a concussion sustained in the Lions’ Week 6 loss to San Francisco.

Best is scheduled to meet with doctors this week and will undergo further testing, according to ESPN.

In Best’s absence, the Lions have used Maurice Morris and Keiland Williams, who have rushed for a combined 177 yards and one touchdown.

Before his concussion, Best had rushed 84 times for 390 yards and two touchdowns this season and had caught 27 passes for 287 yards and one touchdown.