Vita Vea Seeks Trade Amid Bucs Contract Stalemate

Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea has formally requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This development follows stalled contract extension talks between the player and the team, with sources indicating a significant gap in negotiations. Vea is currently playing under a four-year, $71 million contract extension that he signed in 2022. As of Tuesday, when veterans were due to report for training camp, the situation remains unresolved. Vea had previously attended but did not participate in the team's mandatory minicamp last month. He is scheduled to earn $17 million in base salary for the upcoming season, along with a potential $1 million per-game roster bonus. However, no guaranteed money remains on his current deal, likely contributing to the contract dispute.