Vita Vea Demands Trade Before Camp | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Vita Vea, Tampa Bay’s dominant interior defensive force and two-time Pro Bowler, is demanding a trade before training camp, citing stalled contract talks and feeling undervalued despite his elite performance and leadership on the field. At 6’4” and 347 pounds, he’s the heart of the Buccaneers’ run defense, consistently drawing double-teams and anchoring one of the NFL’s top-ranked units since becoming a starter in 2019. With a career-high 7 sacks in 2024 and 78 starts over the last five seasons—including a fractured ankle recovery—he’s proven his durability and impact. Currently the 19th-highest-paid interior lineman, Vea believes his value far exceeds his pay and is set to earn up to $18M in his final season. His potential holdout adds pressure as the Bucs also navigate QB Baker Mayfield’s contract talks, threatening team chemistry and preparation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f87dd65d7bb7bb70