DOMINIC RAIOLA RUMORS
Lions C Dominic Raiola Bulks Up For Season
Dominic Raiola took a steep pay cut to remain with the Detroit Lions this season, shaving his base salary from $4 million to $1 million.
The 34-year-old has said it is not about the money, but he is about working to keep his game at as high a level as possible in what will be his 13th and possibly his final season with the franchise.
Raiola has packed on 20 pounds this offseason...
Detroit Lions: 5 areas where consistency is key
For the Detroit Lions to make any kind of decent showing this season, it seems that these five areas are most critical where consistency is concerned.
Offensive Line: Matthew Stafford cannot spend one half or more of the season running for his life because the offensive line can’t get the job done protecting him. The starters on the line will be for the most part, a youthful...
Dominic Raiola to restructure contract – Lions to save on Cap
The Lions continue to make smart money moves today by restructuring (C) Dominic Raiola's contract. Raiola was set to receive 4 million base salary in the final year of his 4 year 20 million dollar contract. He would have had a 6 million dollar impact on the Salary cap. While the details are unknown, it is believed that the contract will not be guaranteed. While many would...
Raiola agrees to restructure contract
The salary-cap crunch is on for the Detroit Lions.
Center Dominic Raiola has agreed to restructure the final year of a contract that was going to pay him about 4 million in base salary in 2013 and count 6 million toward the salary cap because of a previous signing bonus.
The Lions are trying to create as much cap room as possible because they have 23 unrestricted free agents and...
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February 14, 2013
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Dominic Raiola Restructures Contract to Stay With Detroit Lions, According to Report
Dominic Raiola will be back for his 13th season with the Detroit Lions. The two sides agreed on a restructured contract to keep the team’s longtime center around, Dave Birkett of the Free Press reported.
(Quick, shameless plug: You can hear from Birkett on the Lions’ offseason plans at the 15-minute mark of this week’s Detroit Sports Show podcast.)
Details of the restructuring...
Detroit Lions Center Dominic Raiola Calls Out Anonymous GM
Again, the Detroit Lions have been called out by this so-called anonymous GM. A few weeks ago he called their defensive line completely overrated and took some shots at a few specific players in a Pro Football Weekly article. Lions center Dominic Raiola responded to the claims calling him a coward, and it seemed to be the end of it.Unfortunately that was not the case. The anonymous...
Raiola: 'I let a lot of people down'
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Dominic Raiola has played 12 years in the NFL and never had anything happen to him like the ending in Detroit Lions 44-41 overtime loss Sunday at Tennessee.
With fourth-and-inches at the Titans 7-yard line, the Lions wanted to try to draw the defense off-sides before having to settle for a game-tying field goal. The only thing that could turn it into a disaster...
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September 24, 2012
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For Lions' Raiola, experience trumps ability
ALLEN PARK, Mich. Dominic Raiola thinks he has the secret to longevity in the NFL.
Ive got these little pills, Raiola said, smiling. Ever seen that movie Limitless?
In the movie, a man takes a drug that changes his life by allowing his brain to work like never before.
Im going to keep plugging away until this engine dies, Raiola said.
Raiola, who turns 34 on the final day of...
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May 09, 2012
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HARD-HEADED
Lions C not worried about memory loss
Though many former players are suffering from the effects of playing professional football, Lions center Dominic Raiola is not concerned.
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Lions C goes on cuss-filled rant
Lions center Dominic Raiola went on a cuss-filled rant to complain about his team's penalties that have cost them in several games.
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