Booger McFarland addresses Vita Vea's minicamp hold in with Buccaneers

Vita Vea remains absent from on-field drills during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' mandatory minicamp due to his contract situation. The defensive tackle has been present but is not participating in practice as he seeks a new extension before entering the final year of his current deal, which is worth $17 million. ESPN analyst Booger McFarland expressed that he is not concerned about Vea's hold in, viewing it as a typical contract negotiation rather than a standoff. Head coach Todd Bowles echoed this sentiment, indicating that the team expects Vea to be ready for training camp. With training camp approaching, the situation appears manageable for the Buccaneers.

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