Buffalo Bills check availability of Vita Vea for potential trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:06 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The Buffalo Bills are exploring a trade for linebacker Vita Vea, who requested a trade earlier this offseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shown reluctance to move Vea, a top performer with 34 total tackles, 4.5 sacks, and strong run-stopping capabilities last season. As Vea enters the final year of his contract, the Bills are looking to enhance their defensive line, which features standout Ed Oliver and edge rushers Bradley Chubb, TJ Parker, and Greg Rousseau. The addition of Vea could improve Buffalo's defensive capabilities significantly as they aim for a Super Bowl push in the 2026 season, led by quarterback Josh Allen.
- •Bills express interest in Vita Vea from the Buccaneers.
- •Vea had 34 tackles and 4.5 sacks last season.
- •Buffalo's defense includes Ed Oliver and new signing Bradley Chubb.
- •Vea is entering the final year of a $17 million contract.
- •The Bills aim for a stronger push towards the Super Bowl in 2026.
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills Have Checked In on Trade for Star Defensive Tackle
"The Buffalo Bills have checked on the availability of a star defensive tackle.
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