Buccaneers not looking to trade Vita Vea despite hold-in

Adam Schefter expects a contract resolution in Tampa Bay.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 181 min read

"I don't think the Buccaneers are looking to trade Vita Vea." @AdamSchefter believes Vita Vea and the Buccaneers will r Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not actively shopping Vita Vea. Schefter noted he believes the franchise and the defensive tackle will reach a resolution.

Why it matters: Vea has been staging a hold-in during training camp as he enters the final year of his current deal. The standoff previously prompted a trade request from the veteran defender in late July.

By the numbers: The veteran played 760 defensive snaps during the 2025 season.

What to watch: Watch for potential movement on a contract extension before the regular season begins.

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@ESPNNFL 2026-08-18T21:03:41.517368+00:00

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