TB Vita Vea
NFL defensive tackle. Position: DT. Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Quick Facts
- Position: Defensive Tackle (DT)
- Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Draft: 2018, 12th overall pick
- Contract: In final year of 4-year, $71M extension; scheduled $18M salary 2026
2026 Outlook
Vea requested a trade from the Buccaneers after failed contract extension negotiations. The veteran DT had been seeking a deal update but the franchise couldn't reach agreement. Vea prefers a move to a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders. His participation in 2026 training camp is uncertain pending resolution of the trade request (per bucs-dt-vita-vea-reportedly-requests-trade-due-to-failed-contract-negotiations-yahoo-sports).
Role / Depth Chart
Established starter and two-time Pro Bowler. Played all 17 regular-season games in 2025 with 34 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and 13 QB hits. Known for disruptive presence on the interior defensive line.
Injury Status
Unclear. Notably played slightly below typical size in 2025 (6-4, 347 lbs vs. usual weight). No active injuries reported heading into 2026 training camp.
Recent News
- 2026-07-27 — Bucs DT Vita Vea reportedly requests trade due to failed contract negotiations (Bucs DT Vita Vea reportedly requests trade due to failed contract negotiations)
- 2026-07-27 — Vita Vea landing spots: Veteran DT requests trade from Buccaneers after failed... (Vita Vea landing spots: Veteran DT requests trade from Buccaneers after failed...)
- 2026-07-27 — Bucs DT Vita Vea requests trade after failed attempts at contract extension (Bucs DT Vita Vea requests trade after failed attempts at contract extension)
- 2026-07-27 — Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers (Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers)
- 2026-07-27 — Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers after failed contract extension talks (Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers after failed contract extension talks)
- 2026-07-27 — Trade request after contract negotiations stall (bucs-dt-vita-vea-reportedly-requests-trade-due-to-failed-contract-negotiations-yahoo-sports)
Open Questions
- Will Bucs trade Vea or resolve contract situation?
- If traded, which team lands him?