Buffalo Bills explore trade options for Vita Vea amid contract issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are among several teams that have inquired about the trade availability of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea. Vea, who has not practiced or played in the Buccaneers' preseason opener, is unhappy entering the final year of his contract, which is worth nearly $18 million annually. Contract negotiations with the Buccaneers have stalled, prompting Vea to request a trade. Despite interest from teams like the Bills, the Buccaneers maintain that they are not looking to trade him. A significant increase in the market value for defensive tackles could be influencing Vea's situation.
- •Buffalo Bills have checked on Vita Vea's trade availability.
- •Vita Vea has not practiced or played in the preseason due to contract issues.
- •He is unhappy entering the final year of his $18 million contract.
- •Contract talks between Vea and the Buccaneers have stalled.
- •Tampa Bay has stated they are not currently trading Vea.
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Buffalo Bills Among Teams To Have ‘Checked On’ Trade Availability of 2-Time Pro Bowler
"It wouldn’t be a preseason without contract disputes heading into the regular season. While the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions were able to end Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs’ holdouts with contract extensions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are still negotiating with their defensive stalwart, Vita Vea.
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