Bears consider trading for Vita Vea after trade request from Bucs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:43 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Chicago Bears are exploring a potential trade for Vita Vea, a defensive tackle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who has requested a trade. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Vea is a free agent in 2027, and discussions on extending his contract have stalled. Vea, 31, is considered among the league's top defensive tackles and could significantly enhance the Bears' struggling pass rush and run defense. With the Bears aiming for a Super Bowl run, acquiring Vea might not require a high draft pick. Discussions between the teams are anticipated as the Bears seek to act quickly.
- •Vita Vea requested a trade from the Buccaneers on July 27.
- •Vea is a free agent after the 2027 season.
- •Bears ranked 31st in pass rush win rate in 2025.
- •Trade proposal might only need a Day 2 pick.
- •Bears aim to improve defense for a Super Bowl push.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Bears consider trading for Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea?
- 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Bears Must Jump on Opportunity to Trade For Vita Vea Amid Recent News
"The Chicago Bears must jump on this opportunity to trade for longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea after news broke that he has requested a trade.“Source: Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Bucs,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweeted on July 27th. “Vea is a 2027 free agent, and extension talks have gone […] The post Bears Must Jump on Opportunity to Trade For Vita Vea Amid Recent News appeared first on HEAVY.
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea has requested a trade. Here's why the Chicago Bears should consider making the move.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:15 PMShould the Bears consider trading for Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea has requested a trade. Here's why the Chicago Bears should consider making the move.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:43 AMBears Must Jump on Opportunity to Trade For Vita Vea Amid Recent News
The Chicago Bears must jump on this opportunity to trade for longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea after news broke that he has requested a trade.“Source: Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Bucs,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tweeted on July 27th. “Vea is a 2027 free agent, and extension talks have gone […] The post Bears Must Jump on Opportunity to Trade For Vita Vea Amid Recent News appeared first on HEAVY.
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