Chargers not pursuing Vita Vea trade as teams inquire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

The Los Angeles Chargers have not been named among the teams interested in trading for Vita Vea. NFL insider Mike Garafolo reported that the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers have all reached out to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers regarding the Pro Bowl defensive tackle. Despite Vea's trade request early in training camp, the Buccaneers have maintained they are not looking to trade him. Vea, 31, is in the final year of his contract and has expressed interest in playing for a California team or the Raiders. The Chargers may need to offer a significant trade package should they decide to pursue Vea.
- •Chargers not mentioned in pursuit of Vita Vea
- •Bills, Bears, 49ers have contacted Buccaneers
- •Vea requested a trade during training camp
- •Buccaneers insist they are not trading Vea
- •Vea interested in California teams or Raiders
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Are Chargers out of Vita Vea sweepstakes? Latest update suggests so
"The Latest Vita Vea update raises questions about the Los Angeles Chargers’ chances.
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