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
VITA VEA #50 - NOSE TACKLE - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
2021 NFL All-Pro Team VotingJANUARY 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 6JANUARY 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 tournamentJANUARY 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
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 defenseDECEMBER 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 IndianapolisNOVEMBER 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
The Latest: Dalvin Cook out for game with shoulder injury
Minnesota Vikings running Dalvin Cook has been taken off the field on a cart with a shoulder injury is out for the remainder of the gameNOVEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press
Listed as questionable for Week 12 Vea (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Vea has already missed one game with the issue but has been able to practice on a limited basis all week. His return would push Steve McLendon back into a depth role.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brady leads Bucs bunch back to Indy for another big game
Tom Brady’s NFL legacy runs right through IndianapolisNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • Associated Press
