Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade due to frustrations with contract negotiations, a source confirmed. Vea, a two-time Pro Bowl player, is under contract until 2026 and is set to earn up to $18 million if he plays all 17 games in the final year of his contract. He currently ranks as the 19th-highest-paid interior defensive lineman and is seeking an increase in compensation. Vea has been a key player for the Buccaneers' defense, contributing to their strong run defense since becoming a full-time starter in 2019. He has started 78 games in the past five seasons and recorded a career-high seven sacks in 2024. The Buccaneers are also managing contract negotiations with quarterback Baker Mayfield, complicating the situation further.
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Vita Vea Requests Trade from Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ahead of Training Camp
Vita Vea of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has requested a trade due to dissatisfaction with ongoing contract negotiations. Under contract until 2026, Vea is seeking a salary increase, citing his performance and importance to the team's defense. The situation is further complicated by the Buccaneers' negotiations with quarterback Baker Mayfield.
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