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Bucs Lock Up Vita Vea Through 2027
20 Aug
Summary
- Vita Vea signs a one-year, $30 million fully guaranteed extension.
- The deal keeps him with the Buccaneers through the 2027 season.
- His new average annual value ranks fifth among NFL defensive tackles.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have finalized a lucrative contract extension for defensive tackle Vita Vea, ensuring he remains a cornerstone of their defense. Vea agreed to a fully guaranteed, one-year deal worth $30 million, extending his commitment through the 2027 season. This agreement resolves a significant offseason storyline for the team after Vea had previously requested a trade during contract negotiations.
This new contract places Vea among the league's elite defensive tackles in terms of compensation. The $30 million average annual value from new money ranks him fifth among his peers. Counting existing and new compensation, Vea is set to earn a total of $54 million over the next two seasons, with $48 million guaranteed, demonstrating the team's commitment to retaining a key defensive player.
