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Should be ready Sunday Vea (knee) should be able to play Sunday against the Colts according to head coach Bruce Arians, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea was very close to playing Monday in Tampa Bay's win over the Giants, the report added. The former first-round selection's presence will be greatly appreciated on the defensive line as they square off with the Colts and the NFL's leading rusher, Jonathan Taylor, in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady tosses 2 TDs, Buccaneers beat Giants 30-10

Tom Brady threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Giants 30-10

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Rob Gronkowski and Saquon Barkley are back for Giants-Bucs

Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski and Giants running back Saquon Barkley are back in the lineup for Monday night’s game between New York and Tampa Bay

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Inactive for Monday night Vea (knee) is officially listed as inactive for Monday night's matchup against the Giants.

Impact Vea did not practice all week and came into Monday night unlikely to play. Rakeem Nunez-Roches should step in as the team's starting nose tackle against a New York rushing game that will have star running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) back in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive as expected Vea (knee) is inactive for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Vea was considered doubtful for Monday's contest, so it's hardly a surprise he's not suiting up versus New York. Rakeem Nunez-Roches should take on a more significant role for Tampa Bay in his absence.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs injury report: Antonio Brown out, Vita Vea doubtful vs. Giants Check out the latest injury report for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into Monday night’s game against the New York Giants

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Listed as doubtful Vea (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Vea was held out of practice all week and is unlikely to suit up Monday as a result. If he's unable to play, Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle) will likely serve as the starting defensive tackle.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Non-participant again Friday Vea (knee) didn't participate in Friday's practice session, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vea sustained a bone bruise and slight MCL sprain last week and has been unable to practice Thursday and Friday. If he hopes to play Monday against the Giants, he'll likely have to practice in some form Saturday.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Arians: Super Bowl champs need to do some 'soul searching'

Bruce Arians is at a loss for words to explain what’s going on with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Could avoid IR stint Vea was diagnosed with a bone bruise and slight MCL sprain Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Vea was carted off the field late in Sunday's loss to Washington, but it appears as though he avoided a long-term injury. The 26-year-old's status for Week 11 should come into focus based on his participation in practice ahead of Monday's game against the Giants.

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains knee injury Vea suffered a knee injury late in Sunday's loss to Washington, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Vea had to be carted off the field in the final minute of Sunday's contest, and coach Bruce Arians said after the game that he doesn't yet know the severity of the injury. The 26-year-old logged two solo tackles prior to his departure. If he's forced to miss time, Rakeem Nunez-Roches should see additional playing time.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19

Tom Brady threw two interceptions in the first quarter as part of an implosion by the reigning Super Bowl champions, helping Washington upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-19 despite...

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Erik McCoy on Vita Vea, Week 8 vs. Bucs 10/28/21 New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy post-practice interview ahead of the Saints' game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 8 of the 202...

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Colin Cowherd's Blazin' 5 Week 7 picks, including Bengals, Eagles and 49ers

Colin Cowherd breaks down his top five betting picks for Week 7 in the NFL. Check out whom he's favoring and why.

OCTOBER 23, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Gets sack in win Vea tallied three tackles (one solo), including one sack, and was credited with an additional quarterback hit in the 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night.

Impact The mammoth tackle was able to notch his first full sack of the season in the Week 6, a contest that also featured his first multi-tackle tally since Week 3. Vea continues to be a nearly immovable run-stopping force, but his ability to occasionally collapse the pocket and get to the quarterback is certainly a bonus. With Thursday's takedown of Jalen Hurts, Vea has now extended his streak of multisack seasons to four to open his career.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vita Vea on Defensive Performance vs. Jalen Hurts, Eagles ' Press Conference Defensive lineman Vita Vea spoke to the media following the Bucs week six win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers face Eagles looking to avoid Thursday letdown

Tom Brady remembers the losses

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Vita Vea Mic'd Up vs. Miami Dolphins Defensive lineman Vita Vea was mic'd up during week five game against the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea on Facing Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ' Press Conference Defensive tackle Vita Vea spoke to the media on Monday ahead of week 6 vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea Is a Defensive Minimalist With Maximum N.F.L. Impact Vita Vea excels at relocating very large humans on behalf of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Talkin' About Vita Vea ' S.S. Mailbag This week, Bucs fans have questions about the supposed lack of hype for Vita Vea, Ronald Jones's role moving forward, the long-snapper posit...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Falcons' Ryan, 36, calls Bucs' Brady, 44, 'great motivation'

Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons are looking to regroup after being held to two field goals in their 32-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles to open the season

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Vita Vea Barrels In ' A Next Gen Look at Cowboys-Bucs Vita Vea, the Bucs' powerful but nimble interior lineman, was the best player on the field Thursday night when it came to getting close to t...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Young Falcons stop themselves with mistakes, brace for Bucs

The Atlanta Falcons showed in their lopsided opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles that they're not good enough to overcome unforced errors

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • Associated Press

NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

Quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence of Clemson and Zac Wilson of BYU were the first two players off the board, as expected, in the NFL draft

APRIL 30, 2021 • Associated Press