Vea was a first-round pick, No. 12 overall, by the Buccaneers in 2018 and has been a key part of the team's defense ever since, being named to two Pro Bowl teams.
The San Francisco 49ers remain one of several teams monitoring the situation surrounding Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, who requested a trade nearly three weeks ago after contract extension talks stalled.
The San Francisco 49ers worked out three defensive backs on Friday, per the NFL transaction wire. The full list includes: Bryce Hall Corey Mayfield Troy Pride Hall, 28, is a former fifth-round pick of the Jets back in 2020.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are taking on the New York Jets in their first preseason matchup of the 2026 season. Head coach Todd Bowles has already stated
It's been four years since Baker Mayfield left the Cleveland Browns, but they are still squarely in his crosshairs. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, and the Browns' first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, admitted he has their game circled on his calendar even five-plus weeks out.
The Bucs kick off their 2026 preseason on Friday night against the Jets on the road. Cornerback Benjamin Morrison, last year’s second-round pick, won’t play – and has yet to play in any preseason games dating back to last year due to hamstring injuries.
The Buccaneers’ roster is taking shape ahead of the first preseason game vs. the Jets. So, let’s have some fun and predict how everything shakes out in a few weeks.
After waiting nearly 225 days, the Bucs will finally play a football game Friday night. Granted, this is just the start of the preseason, but it’s Buccaneer football nonetheless.
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn't hidden that he feels downright disrespected by the fact that he hasn't yet received a contract extension offer to his liking from his current employer. Mayfield remains in the final year of his existing deal heading into the 2026 season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should see the majority of their rookie class in the preseason opener against the New York Jets. While Rueben Bain will not play, all eyes will remain on Tampa Bay’s rookies.
Most football experts tend to agree that building a high-quality offense in the NFL starts and ends with the offensive line. Based on his track record of prioritizing the trenches through the draft and free agency over the course of his time in Tampa Bay, it's safe to say that Buccaneers GM Jason Licht is one who abides by this philosophy.
The Bucs had a brief scary moment during Wednesday’s joint training camp practice with the Jets as second-year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka went to the ground and then was heavily limping after a play.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play their first preseason game on Friday when they face the New York Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Bucs have already been conducting joint practices with the Jets this week, and things have gotten chippy as both squads test their mettle.
Vita Vea has been present throughout Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp, but he has yet to step foot on the field as he deals with a "tweaked" back (more so a hold-in) as he searches for a contract extension after publicly announcing a request for a trade.
With Anthony Richardson slated to start the Indianapolis Colts' first preseason game on Thursday night, there will be several teams keeping a close eye on the former high draft pick.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were stunned when Vita Vea requested a trade amid their ongoing contract talks. The star defensive lineman wants a new contract, but the two sides are far apart.
Dating back to March, a handful of defensive tackles have secured massive contract extensions. Those five players – Quinnen Williams, Jordan Davis, Dexter Lawrence, Jeffery Simmons and Jalen Carter – are now on pacts ranging between $24MM and $38MM per year.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to bounce back in 2026 after a rough close to the 2025 season that saw them miss out on the NFL playoffs altogether.
Since June, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has not hidden that he isn't thrilled about the fact that he remains in the final year of his existing contract heading into the 2026 season. During the latest edition of the "4th and South" podcast, Mayfield spoke openly about his situation.