VITA VEA #50 - NOSE TACKLE - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
34  TCKL  •
0  INT  •
4.5  SCK 
#50 - NOSE TACKLE - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
34 TCKL
0 INT
4.5 SCK
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Longtime Buccaneers lineman Vita Vea requests trade as contract talks stall Two-time Pro Bowler Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Buccaneers after contract extension talks stalled.
3 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM
Vita Vea landing spots: Bears, 49ers, Giants among best fits for DT after requesting trade from Tampa Bay | Sporting News As training camps get underway, these teams could have an opportunity to add a Pro Bowl interior defensive lineman on the trade market.
3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Why did Vita Vea request a trade from the Buccaneers? Tampa DT wants out with one year remaining on contract | Sporting News One of the Buccaneers' defensive staples could be moving ahead of the 2026 season.
3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Vita Vea Reportedly Requests a Trade From Buccaneers (Hmmm...) Vita Vea is a big man and a huge name who apparently wants out of his current situation.
3 DAYS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM
Vita Vea's contract just became an absolute nightmare for the Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have one of the best defensive linemen in the entire NFL, but they may not have him for long if they don't get it t...
3 DAYS AGO • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Vita Vea has Chargers written all over him after fresh trade demand Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has a perfect landing spot waiting for him in the LA Chargers.
3 DAYS AGO • BOLTBEAT.COM

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea Requests Trade Following Stalled Extension Talks

Extension talks between Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially hit a wall and the star defensive tackle is now requesting a t...
3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS
Buccaneers DT Vita Vea Requests Trade Following Stalled Extension Talks
Buccaneers' Vita Vea requests a trade, per report Vita Vea is entering the final year of his contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That could complicate things ahead of training camp.
3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM
Vita Vea requests trade out of Bucs: Where the Pro Bowl DT might play in 2026 One of the most dominating defensive tackles in the NFL has requested a trade, as Vita Vea wants an out from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
3 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM
Vita Vea's salary for 2026 as Pro Bowl DT requests trade out of Buccaneers The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still owe Vita Vea a huge paycheck.
3 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM
Makes trade request Vea and his representation have requested a trade from the Buccaneers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Impact Vea is entering the final year of his current contract that is set to pay him $18 million in 2026, and his AAV of $17.75 million on said deal is 19th among interior defensive lineman. At 30 years old last season, he logged 760 defensive snaps (second most in a campaign in his career) en route to 34 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games. After Vea staged a hold-in at mandatory minicamp in mid-June, it remains to be seen if he'll report to training camp with other veteran Bucs on Tuesday, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
ESPN's reasoning for snubbing Vita Vea will infuriate Buccaneers fans Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea is one of the best in the business.
JULY 19 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Bucs' Vita Vea just got snubbed from a list every defensive tackle wants to be on Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea just got some fresh bulletin board material after the NFL deemed he’s no longer a top 10 play...
JULY 10 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
This Bucs' Defensive Lineman Has Been Described as a 'Brick Wall' The Buccaneers certainly have a lot of depth when it comes to their defensive line. Along with starters Calijah Kancey, Vita Vea and A'Shawn...
JULY 1 • SI.COM
The Buccaneers' price for Vita Vea just skyrocketed The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also have to prepare a new deal for nose tackle Vita Vea, who is not practicing with his teammates as a minicamp ho...
JUNE 21 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Jets could capitalize on Buccaneers' murky Vita Vea situation The New York Jets could capitalize on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers murky contract situation with defensive tackle Vita Vea, who's looking for a...
JUNE 19 • THEJETPRESS.COM
Former Buccaneers star just released the Vita Vea tension The Buccaneers best defensive player, forever under appreciated nose tackle Vita Vea, appears to be a minicamp hold in.
JUNE 19 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Todd Bowles unfazed by Vita Vea hold-In as Buccaneers await contract resolution | Sporting News Vita Vea remains on the sidelines during Buccaneers mandatory minicamp as contract discussions continue, but head coach Todd Bowles insists...
JUNE 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Contract standoffs are nothing for the Buccaneers to worry about – for now Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea are carrying unresolved contract conflicts into the summer, but neither issue should hurt the Buccaneers in the...
JUNE 19 • USATODAY.COM
Holding in Vea did not practice this week as a minicamp hold-in, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Vea is entering the last year of his contract, during which he is scheduled to receive up to $17 million in non-guaranteed funds for play throughout the 2026 season. The defensive tackle played a full season's worth of games for the first time in 2019, and with consistent production leading the defensive line, he likely feels he is entitled to an extension before putting his body on the line another year. If Vea continues to hold in without a trade or extension, Elijah Simmons could develop an increased role in the Buccaneers' defense heading into the 2026 regular season.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | Bucs DT Vita Vea a 'hold-in' at camp, seeks new contract Deadspin | Bucs DT Vita Vea a 'hold-in' at camp, seeks new contract
JUNE 18 • DEADSPIN.COM
Chicago Bears Should Be Monitoring Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Vita Vea Situation The Buccaneers have a contract-related issue with Vita Vea and that's something the Chicago Bears should be watching throughout the 2026 sea...
JUNE 18 • SI.COM
New Developments Reveal Why Vita Vea Isn't Practicing at Buccaneers Minicamp The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and it is, as the name would imply, mandatory. OTAs from last few weeks were o...
JUNE 17 • SI.COM
Buccaneers star Vita Vea's absence just got a troubling explanation Vita Vea is opting not to practice at Buccaneers mandatory minicamp as he seeks a pay raise ahead of a contract year.
JUNE 17 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM
Is Vita Vea "Holding In" Over A Contract Dispute With The Bucs? Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea reported for mandatory mini-camp, but did not participate. Is he "holding in" for a new contract from Tampa B...
JUNE 17 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
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