Buccaneers extend Vita Vea with 1-year, $30 million deal

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Buccaneers extend Vita Vea with 1-year, $30 million deal
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have secured defensive tackle Vita Vea with a 1-year, $30 million contract extension, reported on August 19, 2026. This deal binds Vea to the Buccaneers through the 2027 season and follows his earlier request for a trade. Vea participated in training camp as a hold-in, seeking resolution for his contract while avoiding fines. The 6-foot-4, 347-pound tackle has been a key player since being drafted 12th overall in 2018, starting all 17 games last season and recording 34 tackles and 4.5 sacks. Vea's extension comes ahead of the Buccaneers' Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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  • •Vea's contract extends through the 2027 season.
  • •He requested a trade before agreeing to the new deal.
  • •He had 34 tackles and 4.5 sacks last season.
  • •Vea's hold-in status prevented fines during training camp.
  • •The Buccaneers face the Bengals in Week 1.
Latest Updates
  • 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington DT Vita Vea signs new deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Vita Vea: Home is where the heart is, my heart is in Tampa
  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Buccaneers news: Vita Vea signs contract extension
  • 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Vita Vea agrees to a new deal with the Buccaneers, ending his hold-in
  • 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers agree to one-year extension with 2-time Pro Bowl DT
  • 1:13 AMESPN — Sources: Bucs extend Vea with $30M guaranteed
  • 12:12 AMESPN — Sources: Bucs hand Vea 1-year, $30M extension
  • 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Where Does Vita Vea Rank Among the NFL’s Highest-Paid DT's?
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive tackle Vita Vea have put an end to weeks of uncertainty by agreeing to a new deal, keeping one of the franchise’s most important defensive players in Tampa Bay. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the agreement Wednesday, a dramatic turnaround after Vea requested a trade in late July when extension […]

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Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a contract extension, ending the two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle’s hold-in. Vita was entering the final season of a four-year, $71 million contract. “Vita is exactly the type of player and person we want to build around in Tampa Bay,” Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said.

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Vita Vea will remain in Tampa Bay for $30 million. The veteran NFL defensive tackle entered the offseason with one year remaining in his previous contract. He wanted a new deal that reflected his value. The Buccaneers eventually delivered. MORE:…

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