Vea's Defensive Dominance: Tackles and Sacks in 2025

Vita Vea demonstrated significant defensive presence during the 2025 regular season, accumulating 34 tackles, with 16 of those being solo efforts. He also registered 4.5 sacks, defended two passes, and recovered one fumble across 17 games.

This season marked a notable milestone for Vea, as he played a full slate of games for the first time since 2019. He logged an impressive 760 defensive snaps, highlighting his durable performance.

While Vea's sack numbers saw a decrease from his career-high of 7.0 in 2024, and his tackle total was the lowest in three seasons, he remains an indispensable component of the Buccaneers' defensive line. His contract extends through the 2026 season, carrying a cap hit of $22.2 million.