Bills among teams contacting Buccaneers about Vita Vea trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have expressed interest in trading for defensive tackle Vita Vea of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This follows news that Bills' defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis will be suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season. Vea, unhappy with his contract situation, has reportedly requested a trade but the Buccaneers have not agreed to this. Other teams, including the Bears and 49ers, are also inquiring about Vea, though Tampa Bay's management remains firm on not trading him currently. Discussions have taken place regarding a potential new deal for Vea.
- •Buffalo Bills are seeking trade for Vita Vea of the Buccaneers.
- •Phidarian Mathis will be suspended for the first three games of 2026.
- •Vea has asked for a trade but Tampa Bay is not currently interested.
- •The Bills, Bears, and 49ers have inquired about Vea's availability.
- •Discussions about a new deal for Vea are ongoing.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills among 3 teams that have called Buccaneers about Vita Vea, per report
"The Buffalo Bills are reportedly interested in a potential trade to land defensive tackle Vita Vea of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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