Bills among teams contacting Buccaneers about Vita Vea trade
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:09 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 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.
- 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vita Vea Trade Speculation Lands Him With Buffalo Bills
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Bills reportedly inquire about trade for Pro Bowl defensive tackle
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Bills have checked in on trade for Pro Bowl defender Vita Vea
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills among 3 teams that have called Buccaneers about Vita Vea, per report
"As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers navigate through star defensive tackle Vita Vea‘s trade request, trade speculation links them with the Buffalo Bills as a possible landing spot. Vea requested a trade after failing to reach a contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Vea wants to play for a west coast franchise, a Super […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vita Vea Trade Speculation Lands Him With Buffalo Bills appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Buffalo Bills are reportedly interested in a potential trade to land defensive tackle Vita Vea of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
"The Bills are reportedly among the list of NFL teams that have looking into trading for Pro Bowl defender Vita Vea.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 5:09 AMTampa Bay Buccaneers Vita Vea Trade Speculation Lands Him With Buffalo Bills
As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers navigate through star defensive tackle Vita Vea‘s trade request, trade speculation links them with the Buffalo Bills as a possible landing spot. Vea requested a trade after failing to reach a contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Vea wants to play for a west coast franchise, a Super […] The post Tampa Bay Buccaneers Vita Vea Trade Speculation Lands Him With Buffalo Bills appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:11 PMBills reportedly inquire about trade for Pro Bowl defensive tackle
Buffalo reportedly called Tampa Bay about a trade for 347--pound defensie tackle Vita Vea.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:56 PMReport: Bills have checked in on trade for Pro Bowl defender Vita Vea
The Bills are reportedly among the list of NFL teams that have looking into trading for Pro Bowl defender Vita Vea.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 11:37 PMBuffalo 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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