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NFL·HOT_TAKE·July 28, 2026 07:14 AM ET

Vita Vea's value should outweigh Tampa Bay's contract standoff

The defensive tackle is scheduled to earn $18 million in the final year of his deal.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 281 min read
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Why it matters: Two Pro Bowl selections support Vea's standing among the NFL's premier interior defenders. He enters his ninth season after spending his entire career with Tampa Bay.

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