Bucs GM Jason Licht Pushes Back on Vita Vea Trade Request
To trade or not to trade? Two-time Pro Bowler Vita Vea might be traded, but the Bucs aren't keen on letting him go so easily.
Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht has denied reports that star defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade from the team. Vea, a two-time Pro Bowler, has been linked to multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, Chargers, Raiders, and 49ers. Vea's agent, Collin Roberts, has stated that a trade is all but inevitable.
However, on Thursday, Licht told reporters, "I have no plans on trading Vita." This development marks a significant shift in the team's stance, as Tampa Bay has been seen as a well-run franchise in recent years. The Bucs now face a difficult situation with both Vea and quarterback Baker Mayfield at contract impasses. Mayfield, too, has pushed for an extension and will enter a contract year without one.
The team must avoid losing both players before the 2026 season, as they could potentially cause unrest among other key veterans.
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