Vita Vea requests trade as Buccaneers report to training camp

Vita Vea, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has officially requested a trade as training camp opens. Vea, 31, is in the final year of a four-year, $71 million contract, set to earn $17 million this season, with no guaranteed money. His agent confirmed the trade request while Vea looks for a contract extension, potentially similar to the three-year, $105 million deal signed this summer by Jeffery Simmons of the Tennessee Titans. Vea's performance in the 2025 season included 4.5 sacks and 34 tackles across all 17 games. Tampa Bay will open its 2026 season against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13.

• 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Vita Vea, star DT for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, requests trade