Vita Vea contract situation prompts speculation about trade interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Vita Vea, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' star defensive tackle, is not participating in offseason sessions due to a reported desire for a contract adjustment. Entering the final season of his four-year, $71 million contract, Vea has spent his eight-season career with Tampa Bay. If negotiations escalate, the Las Vegas Raiders may show interest in acquiring him given the connections between Vea, Raiders GM John Spytek, and part-owner Tom Brady. The situation remains in initial stages, with details still unfolding.
- •Vea is entering the last year of his contract with Tampa Bay.
- •He wants a contract adjustment and missed offseason sessions.
- •The Las Vegas Raiders could be interested if a trade becomes likely.
- •John Spytek and Tom Brady both have connections to Vea.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Let’s keep on eye on Vita Vea situation
"Could Tampa Bay star defensive tackle become trade candidate?
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