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NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Todd Bowles, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Todd Bowles, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea did not practice on Thursday, and HC Todd Bowles said he will return to practice next week for the joint practices in Jacksonville.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Lindy's Sports / August 20
Tampa Bay Star Defender Cashes in With $30 Million Contract

Tampa Bay Star Defender Cashes in With $30 Million Contract

The NFL’s shift to a passing league has been a financial boon for quarterbacks, but they’re not the only players laughing all the way to the bank. It has also inflated the compensation for the players tasked with stopping them.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Buccaneers insider calls out Vita Vea for shifty trade request claim after extension

Buccaneers insider calls out Vita Vea for shifty trade request claim after extension

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Vita Vea agreeing on a $30 million contract extension, it ends the contract standoff between the two parties that even includes requesting a trade back in July.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Todd Bowles Provides Crucial Injury Update on Vita Vea After $30M Buccaneers Extension

Todd Bowles Provides Crucial Injury Update on Vita Vea After $30M Buccaneers Extension

Vita Vea is ready to hit the ground running after he and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally agreed to a one-year contract extension for $30 million. Having not trained the entire summer, the defensive tackle is starting to get the reps in ahead of the season opener.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 20
Bucs Camp Studs And Duds: 8-20

Bucs Camp Studs And Duds: 8-20

The Bucs completed their fourth practice in a row during the week. With a preseason game looming on Saturday, Tampa Bay didn’t practice for too long, getting just a little bit of work in.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Jake Browning News / PewterReport.com / August 20
Jake Browning Fires Back On Bucs Backup QB Competition: 'Bring It'

Jake Browning Fires Back On Bucs Backup QB Competition: 'Bring It'

Since Jake Browning signed with the Bucs in free agency, the assumption was that the veteran would be Baker Mayfield’s top backup. Not so fast. With how highly the organization has viewed Jalon Daniels since signing him as an undrafted free agent, a competition for the backup quarterback job has been brewing for quite some time now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 20
Jack Pyburn will be taking on a major risk if he decides to leave the Buccaneers and go back to college in 2026

Jack Pyburn will be taking on a major risk if he decides to leave the Buccaneers and go back to college in 2026

Jack Pyburn filed a lawsuit that would allow him to leave the Buccaneers and go back to college and play football in 2026 if he wins. There is major risk that comes with a collegiate return.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / August 20
Andy Reid Announces Unfortunate News Ahead of Buccaneers Game

Andy Reid Announces Unfortunate News Ahead of Buccaneers Game

The Kansas City Chiefs closed training camp Thursday with another significant injury development ahead of their preseason matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Zyon McCollum News / PewterReport.com / August 20
Bucs Camp Insider 8-20: Vita Vea Breaks His Silence, Zyon McCollum Stands Out

Bucs Camp Insider 8-20: Vita Vea Breaks His Silence, Zyon McCollum Stands Out

The Bucs were back at it on the practice fields at the AdventHealth Training Center Thursday morning. It was the team’s final practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against the Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium, so it was a lighter session than some of the earlier camp days.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

Buccaneers' Vita Vea makes feelings on Todd Bowles clear after accepting extension

Vita Vea is back in the fold with the Tampa Bay Bucs after signing a one-year extension, and he suggests he will stay in Tampa as long as Todd Bowles is coach. 

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Jack Pyburn News / A to Z Sports / August 20
Jack Pyburn is expected to be interested in returning to LSU, but there’s a big problem despite the ruling that would allow him to come back

Jack Pyburn is expected to be interested in returning to LSU, but there’s a big problem despite the ruling that would allow him to come back

Former LSU Tigers pass rusher Jack Pyburn could return to Baton Rouge for another season. Thanks to a temporary restraining order that was issued by a judge in Louisiana this week, class of 2022 athletes who have spent time with NFL teams this summer can return to college football in 2026.

Baker Mayfield News / Bucs Report / August 20
Buccaneers’ Backup QB Competition Could Have 2027 Implications

Buccaneers’ Backup QB Competition Could Have 2027 Implications

The Buccaneers have a major question hanging over their quarterback position beyond the 2026 season. Baker Mayfield remains focused on proving himself this year.

Vita Vea News / CBSSports.com / August 20

Buccaneers' Vita Vea agrees to $30M extension; top 30 NFL players age 30 and over; best NBA front offices

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 20
One of the Buccaneers’ best players in franchise history is ready for a new contract after Vita Vea got his big payday

One of the Buccaneers’ best players in franchise history is ready for a new contract after Vita Vea got his big payday

Everyone has been talking about the Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea contract situation and for good reason. But, there’s another key Buccaneers veteran who is also up for a new deal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal

Money can't fix everything, but it can fix a lot of things. 

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 19
Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs

Baker Mayfield seems to throw old OC Josh Grizzard under the bus regarding 2025 Bucs

Baker Mayfield says he's having a lot more fun working with new Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who replaced the fired Josh Grizzard. 

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Vita Vea News / Yardbarker / August 19
Conflicting updates emerge about Bucs, Vita Vea contract standoff

Conflicting updates emerge about Buccaneers, Vita Vea contract standoff

Vea is on track to enter the final season of a four-year, $71M contract extension he signed in 2022.

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Emeka Egbuka News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19
Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka Suffers Toe Sprain

Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka Suffers Toe Sprain

Buccaneers wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan were both described as “day-to-day, week-to-week,” by head coach Todd Bowles on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine.

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / August 18
Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

Key Buccaneers figure could be on hot seat

There are troubling signs that could make it harder for the team to get wins this season.

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Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker / August 18
Bucs' Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield shares fresh warning for NFL amid his uncertain future

The contract situation involving Mayfield continues to be the biggest story hovering over the Buccaneers ahead of the club's regular-season opener at the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13.

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