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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

Bears consider trading for Vita Vea after trade request from Bucs

Summary

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.

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•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.

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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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