Vita Vea holds out during minicamp, no tension with Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:44 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Defensive tackle Vita Vea of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is holding out during minicamp to negotiate a contract extension. Sources report that both Vea and the team remain calm amid the negotiations, with no real tension reported. Vea missed offseason practices to avoid injury as he seeks more guaranteed money, especially seeing peers such as Dexter Lawrence earning more. Coach Todd Bowles downplayed concerns over Vea's absence, stating it is a business matter. The team has time to resolve the contract situation before training camp begins.
- •Vea is not participating in minicamp drills.
- •He has trained with Ndamukong Suh during the offseason.
- •Bowles indicates contract negotiations are part of the NFL business.
- •The situation remains calm with no reported tensions.
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Vea's Contract Hold-In Not Causing Tension With Bucs
"Despite star defensive tackle Vita Vea skipping drills to secure a lucrative extension, Tampa Bay remains calm as both sides navigate the delicate business of NFL contract negotiations.
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