Bills decline to trade for Buccaneers DT Vita Vea amid contract agreement

The Buffalo Bills will not pursue a trade for defensive tackle Vita Vea, as he has decided to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This follows Vea's recent agreement on a fully guaranteed contract extension worth $48 million over two seasons. The speculation around a potential trade emerged after Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis was suspended for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Vea's performance has earned him recognition, being graded as the 20th best defensive tackle by Pro Football Focus in 2025. The Bills will continue evaluating options moving forward this NFL season.

• 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Bills will not be trading for Pro Bowl defender Vita Vea