Vita Vea requests trade as Giants consider defensive upgrades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has reportedly requested a trade as he enters the final year of his contract. The New York Giants, searching for a replacement for Dexter Lawrence after his trade, are evaluating the possibility of acquiring Vea. While he remains one of the top interior defensive linemen, the cost and negotiation terms may prove challenging, given Vea's age and contract extension desires. Negotiations could involve later draft picks or potentially packaging player Kayvon Thibodeaux as part of the deal.
- •Vita Vea's trade request was reported by Adam Schefter.
- •Vea is in the final year of a 4-year, $71 million contract.
- •Giants need to fill the void left by Dexter Lawrence's departure.
- •Potential trade negotiations may involve lower draft picks.
- •Kayvon Thibodeaux could be a trade asset in discussions.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Should New York Giants attempt to trade for DT Vita Vea?
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Vita Vea trade request: Should the Giants be interested?
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea has requested a trade, while the New York Giants continue to scour the defensive tackle market.
"Could the NY Giants upgrade their defensive line by trading for Vita Vea?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:55 AMShould New York Giants attempt to trade for DT Vita Vea?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea has requested a trade, while the New York Giants continue to scour the defensive tackle market.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 10:53 PMVita Vea trade request: Should the Giants be interested?
Could the NY Giants upgrade their defensive line by trading for Vita Vea?
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