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NFL·BREAKING·August 19, 2026 09:42 PM ET

Vita Vea ends hold-in, agrees to extension in Tampa

Deal includes $6 million in new money for 2026

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read
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More on the end of Pro-Bowl DT Vita Vea’s hold in and his one-year extension in Tampa, via @JennaLaineESPN: https://t.c Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Pro-Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea ended his hold-in, agreeing to a one-year extension in Tampa. The deal is reportedly worth $30 million and ties him to the organization for two more seasons.

Why it matters: The resolution secures the interior of the defensive front and ends recent trade speculation involving San Francisco and Buffalo. Vea will now remain with the franchise that drafted him 12th overall in 2018.

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

What to watch: The veteran is expected to rejoin practice as Tampa Bay continues its preseason preparations.

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