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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 10
Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers NT Vita Vea vs Cincinnati
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Vita Vea enters the matchup as one of Tampa Bay’s most important defensive players.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9
Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield hilariously reveals he didn’t know about extension negotiations
Heading into training camp, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had two team leaders with contract disputes: nose tackle Vita Vea and quarterback Baker Mayfield. First off, Buccaneers GM Jason Licht tackled new terms for Vea, locking up his former first-round pick for another couple of seasons.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 9
Queipo’s Cover 4: Inside Baker Mayfield – Bucs Contract Extension
In the NFL, Cover 4 refers to a defensive coverage that aims to cover four deep zones on the field. Following that lead, I’m going to provide you with the same coverage of the Bucs – your favorite football team.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 8
Bengals have placed a target on Vita Vea’s back heading into Week 1 and it’s actually the ultimate sign of respect
The Buccaneers defense starts and ends with Vita Vea and the Cincinnati Bengals are well aware of what he brings to the table. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is at full health (starter-wise) heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow and Co.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / TWSN / August 30
Vita Vea Reveals Why Rueben Bain Jr. Will Become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Next Defensive Star
The one defensive cornerstone that continues to play and anchor the unit for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been Vita Vea. As Vea gets toward the end of his career, there needs to be a new defensive player who steps up and takes over that role.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 29
NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Tyler Shough, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
The Buccaneers signed DT Vita Vea to a one-year, $30 million extension with $46 million in guarantees, including $28 million in new money guarantees. The deal has a $21.7 million signing bonus, and both his $1.3 million and $23 million base salaries for 2026 and 2027 are fully guaranteed at signing.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 27
Vita Vea’s Buccaneers’ Contract Details Revealed
Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a one-year, $30 million extension on August 22, 2026. The contract includes $46 million in guarantees, including $28 million in new-money guarantees.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 22
Vita Vea Has High Praise for Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain
Vita Vea finally addressed the media following his new contract agreement with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The veteran nose tackle signed a one-year, $30 million extension with Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 21
Interesting update on Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield contract talks emerges
During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," NFL insider Mike Garafolo of ESPN/NFL Network shared more information about contract talks that previously occurred involving Mayfield's camp and the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 21
SR’s FAB 5: Vita Vea’s Return Makes Bucs D-Line Elite
The Bucs and Vita Vea created a win-win scenario with Vea’s contract extension, which makes Tampa Bay’s defensive line one of the league’s elite units with his return to action.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 20
Vita Vea: ‘I Wanted To Be A Buc For Life’
Vita Vea ended his contract standoff with the Buccaneers this week, signing an extension that will pay him a fully guaranteed $48MM over the next two years, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Buccaneers Star Vita Vea Announces Retirement Stance After Signing $30M Contract Extension
The wait was over for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans as two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea and the franchise agreed to a one-year contract extension.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / August 19
Reports: Bucs, NT Vita Vea agree to one-year, $30M extension
Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea agreed to a one-year contract extension worth $30 million on Wednesday, closing the book on a standoff between Tampa Bay and its two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 20
Buccaneers solve Vita Vea problem with lucrative new deal
Money can't fix everything, but it can fix a lot of things.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
Bucs Reach Agreement With DT Vita Vea On One-Year, $30 Million Extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and DT Vita Vea have reached and agreement on a one-year, $30 million extension that will keep him in Tampa Bay for the next two seasons, according to Adam Schefter.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 19
Bucs, DT Vita Vea Moving Towards Resolution?
The Buccaneers may be moving closer to a resolution of defensive tackle Vita Vea‘s contract situation and trade request. The 31-year-old sought an exit from Tampa Bay at the beginning of training camp after reaching an impasses in contract negotiations with the team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
Talks Between Buccaaners & Vita Vea Trending Positively?
In an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says it seems to him that the tenor has shifted between the Buccaneers and DT Vita Vea. “It feels like we’ve gone from a tone of pessimism, to one where there’s potential optimism,” Schefter said.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 19
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17
Potential Trade Destinations For Buccaneers DT Vita Vea
Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea (full name Tevita Tuli’aki’ono Tuipulotu Mosese Va’hae Fehoko Faletau Vea) officially requested a trade from the Buccaneers.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14
Bills, Bears, 49ers Have Checked In On Vita Vea; Bucs Not Planning Trade
The Buccaneers and defensive tackle Vita Vea have been at odds over his contract throughout the summer. A frustrated Vea requested a trade on July 27, but general manager Jason Licht dismissed the possibility of dealing the two-time Pro Bowler last weekend.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14
Buccaneers keep telling teams the same thing about Vita Vea
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 6
Buccaneers' Todd Bowles, Jason Licht send different messages on future of Vita Vea
Vea is set to enter the final season of a four-year, $71M contract extension he signed in 2022, and he recently requested to be traded amid his desire for a new deal and a pay raise.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 4
Will Vita Vea Play For The Bucs In Week 1?
The Bucs and nose tackle Vita Vea are in an old fashioned stand off over his contract. Unhappy that he doesn’t have a contract extension and more money on his deal as he enters a contract year, Vea has requested a trade from Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4
Teams Calling Buccaneers About Vita Vea
AUGUST 4: Fowler confirms the Bucs are still not looking to trade Vea at this point. He adds, however, that nothing has changed from the player’s perspective.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 4
Vita Vea Has No Intention Of Playing Without New Deal Or Trade Request Granted
Buccaneers DT Vita Vea has drawn “pretty heavy” interest on the market after his trade request, but Tampa Bay doesn’t plan on moving him as of now. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Vea has “zero” intention of playing unless he gets a new deal from the Buccaneers or his trade request is granted.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 29
There might be a shocking favorite to trade for Vita Vea
Vea, who's looking for a big deal of his own, requested a trade from the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / July 28
Buccaneers DT Vita Vea asking out of Tampa Bay after stalled negotiations
One of the NFL's premier interior defenders may be on the move.
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