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Dominic Raiola | Center

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (34) / 12/30/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 295
College: Nebraska
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Updating a previous item, Lions C Dominic Raiola restructured his contract, dropping his 2013 base salary from $4.05 million to $940,000.
Raiola agreed to the restructure two weeks ago, and it will likely keep the 34-year-old around for the final year of his deal. The salary is not guaranteed, though. The reduction saves the Lions $3.1 million against the 2013 cap. Raiola has made 68 consecutive starts. Feb 23 - 5:17 PM
Source: MLive.com

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Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

Lions C Dominic Raiola has agreed to restructure his deal, which keeping him with the team in 2013.

Details are still unknown. Raiola's roster spot was in the "danger zone" at this time last week, as he was scheduled to count $6 million against the cap in the final year of his contract. The restructuring makes a lot of sense for both sides. Raiola, 34, has been with the Lions his entire career, and he's a team leader. Pro Football Focus graded Raiola as the league's No. 13 center in 2012.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Feb 14 - 1:42 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

MLive.com believes Lions C Dominic Raiola's roster spot is in the "danger zone."

Asked about Raiola's future Thursday, coach Jim Schwartz was evasive. "Our roster is still a work in progress," Schwartz said. GM Martin Mayhew added, "(If) I was going to restructure Dom's deal, I would talk to Dom about it first before I talked to you guys about it." Coming off his age-34 season, Raiola is due $4.05 million in 2013, and will count $6 million against the cap. It's the kind of deal that would make perfect sense for the "reloading" Lions to part with.
Source: MLive.com
Feb 7 - 6:46 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

DetroitLions.com mentions C Dominic Raiola and RG Stephen Peterman as candidates for offseason release.

Raiola, 34, and Peterman, 31, are both entering the final years of their respective contracts and will collectively count $9 million against the salary cap. Detroit's 2013 money issues have been well-documented. The Lions could conceivably have four new starters along the offensive front, and the team's official website names Riley Reiff, Bill Nagy, and Jason Fox as potential replacements.
Related: Stephen Peterman
Source: detroitlions.com
Jan 19 - 5:03 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

Lions signed C Dominic Raiola to a four-year, $20 million extension through 2013. The deal includes $9 million in guarantees.

Raiola was entering a contract year and has been a reliable starter for most of his eight seasons, but this isn't an attractive move. He's turning 31, missed four games to injury in 2008, and is undersized. With new OC Scott Linehan moving away from the Detroit's old zone-blocking scheme, Raiola will be asked to power run block more. He figures to struggle.
Source: ESPN.com
Thu, Jun 25, 2009 01:00:00 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

The Lions have expressed interest in extending C Dominic Raiola's contract.

Raiola, 30, is due $3.4 million in 2009, the last year on his deal. He's been mostly durable in his career and talks could heat up after April's draft.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Wed, Mar 18, 2009 01:09:00 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

Lions C Dominic Raiola (thumb) will return to the lineup this week.

Raiola's return is excellent news for Kevin Smith, but Pat and Kevin Williams' trial is still in session. That's a make-or-break case for Smith's matchup.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Fri, Dec 5, 2008 02:52:00 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

The Lions hope C Dominic Raiola (thumb) can return in Week 12 against Tampa Bay.

Andy McCollum is filling in and helped Kevin Smith generate 123 total yards and a touchdown on 24 touches in Week 10. Smith did most of his damage in garbage time, however, and has four straight tough matchups coming up.
Related: Andy McCollum, Kevin Smith
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sat, Nov 15, 2008 10:22:00 AM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

Lions C Dominic Raiola is out indefinitely with a fractured right thumb.

Perhaps the Lions' strength and conditioning staff should incorporate more thumb exercises into their stretching routines. Veteran Andy McCollum will take over inside. Raiola's consecutive starts streak will end at 104 games.
Related: Andy McCollum
Source: MLive.com
Wed, Nov 5, 2008 03:00:00 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

Lions signed center Dominic Raiola to a five-year deal worth $17.5 million, with a $4.6 million signing bonus.

The four-year vet has started every game during the last three seasons. The big question here is who Raiola will be snapping to next season.
Source: ESPN.com
Sun, Feb 27, 2005 03:24:00 PM
Dominic Raiola - C - Lions

Lions center Dominic Raiola underwent a surgical procedure on his heart last week, but will play in week six.

Raiola had a out-of-control heart rate that reached 180 BPM during games. The Lions are looking to sign their offensive line anchor long term.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Thu, Oct 7, 2004 11:56:00 AM

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