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Next Step for Vita Vea, Devin White: All-Pro Getting their first career Pro Bowl selections was a significant honor for Buc defenders Vita Vea and Devin White, but both have larger goal...

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs' airtight coverage creates Vita Vea sack on Stafford Tampa Bay Buccaneers' airtight coverage creates a sack from Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Sta...

JANUARY 23, 2022 • NFL.COM

Vita Vea Mic'd Up vs. Philadelphia Eagles ' Wild Card Playoffs Defensive lineman Vita Vea was mic'd up during the Wild Card game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Chiefs, Bucs, 49ers flex their muscles on wild-card Sunday

The Buccaneers, 49ers and Chiefs made big statements in their victories Sunday. Bucky Brooks offers his wild-card takeaways.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Chiefs, Bucs, 49ers flex their muscles on wild-card Sunday

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

JANUARY 14, 2022 • Associated Press

These aren't the same Eagles the Buccaneers beat in Week 6

The Philadelphia Eagles are a better team than the squad that lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6

JANUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Analysis: Raiders' wild win gives NFL playoffs strong start

Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders played to win, knocking the Los Angeles Chargers out of the playoffs and sending the Pittsburgh Steelers to the tournament

JANUARY 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Vita Vea on Contract Extension, Wild Card Round vs. Eagles ' Press Conference Defensive tackle Vita Vea spoke to the media following the Bucs' win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 18.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs sign nose tackle Vita Vea to 4-year, $73 million extension The deal locks up the 347-pound interior force through the 2026 season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM

Earns extension Vea signed a four-year contract extension Saturday that will take him through 2026. It is worth over $73 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Vea's contract is fifth most in terms of total value and also fifth in average annual value for interior defensive linemen, according to overthecap.com. Vea was selected in the first round of the 2018 Draft by the Buccaneers and has been widely regarded as one of the best interior linemen in football since.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets new career-high sack total Vea posted three solo tackles, including one sack, during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.

Impact The mammoth run-stuffer came through with his fourth sack of the season, establishing a new career high in the process. Vea has three of those takedowns in the last four contests, and he's posted a solid (for an interior lineman) 19 tackles (14 solo), a pair of defensed passes and a fumble recovery over his last eight contests overall.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an advantage as one of the NFL's healthiest teams

The defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an edge as one of the NFL's healthiest teams, Dr. Matt Provencher writes.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an advantage as one of the NFL's healthiest teams

Bucs DT Vita Vea becomes heaviest player in NFL history to score offensive TD

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Bucs, Bills set themselves up for current success with Josh Allen/Vita Vea trade early in 2018 NFL Draft As the Bucs and Bills prepare to meet Sunday, some of their current success goes back to a trade between the teams during the 2018 draft.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rare two-sack effort Vea (knee) recorded two solo tackles -- both sacks -- and was credited with an additional quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons in Week 13.

Impact The mammoth defensive tackle is much more renowned for his run-stopping ability than pass-rushing prowess, but he was able to bring down Matt Ryan twice Sunday. It was the first multi-sack game of Vea's career and pushed his season sack total to three overall, tying the career high he'd set in his 2018 rookie campaign. Despite the unlikely statistical surge against Atlanta, Vea remains mostly off the IDP radar due to his modest tackle numbers.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons waste solid rushing performance during loss to Bucs

The Atlanta Falcons wanted to try to run the ball against the NFL’s top rushing defense

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Vita Vea lassos Matt Ryan to turf for massive sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea lassos quarterback Matt Ryan to turf for massive sack.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Vita Vea on Run Defense vs. Colts, Final Games of the Season ' Press Conference Defensive lineman Vita Vea spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of week 13 vs. the Atlanta Falcons.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

It's time to stop criticizing coaches for refusing to run against the Buccaneers The Buccaneers’ defense presents unique threats against the run. Maybe it’s time to stop bashing opponents for bailing on the ground game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Fournette scores 4 TDs, Brady rallies Bucs past Indy 38-31

Leonard Fournette capped a four-touchdown game with a 28-yard scoring run with 20 seconds left to give Tampa Bay a 38-31 come-from-behind victory at Indianapolis

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Vea grins after losing tooth during play! Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea gets hit by a helmet and loses a tooth in the middle of a play during the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • SKY.COM

Buccaneers' Vita Vea shows off bloody smile after losing tooth vs. Colts Vita Vea is one tough dude.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vita Vea shows off grin after losing a tooth mid-play Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea gets hit by a helmet and loses a tooth in the middle of a play during the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Colts vs. Buccaneers: Vita Vea loses a tooth and smiles The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman got popped in the mouth while his helmet wasn't securely fastened.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Active Sunday Vea (knee) will play Sunday against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.

Impact Vea logged limited practices all week after missing Week 11 against the Giants. The fourth-year pro will help anchor Tampa Bay's defensive line at nose tackle, as they attempt to contain Jonathan Taylor on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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