Buccaneers, Vita Vea reach an agreement on a new deal
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive tackle Vita Vea have put an end to weeks of uncertainty by agreeing to a new deal, keeping one of the franchise’s most important defensive players in Tampa Bay. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the agreement Wednesday, a dramatic turnaround after Vea requested a trade in late July when extension […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive tackle Vita Vea have reached a new agreement, securing the franchise's key defensive player for the immediate future. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday that the two-time Pro Bowler and the team had agreed to a deal, ending weeks of speculation. The veteran, who had requested a trade in late July, had been entering the final year of his initial four-year contract, which was set to pay him around $18 million in total for 2026.
However, the new deal values Vea at $48 million over the next two seasons. This represents a $6 million increase for 2026, making his compensation $24 million for that year, and $24 million for 2027, all of which are fully guaranteed. The Buccaneers are now able to focus on football with their defensive anchor firmly in place.
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