Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers amid contract talks stalemate
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Vita Vea, a key player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has requested a trade following stalled contract extension discussions. The news emerged as the Buccaneers prepare for training camp, with NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reporting that Vea's agent initiated the request. While the Buccaneers currently control the situation because Vea remains under contract for the 2026 season, speculation surrounds his future with the team. Vea reportedly prefers a destination on the West Coast if a trade occurs. The Buccaneers have not indicated an intention to trade Vea, one of the most accomplished defensive players in their history.
- •Vita Vea has requested a trade after contract extension talks stalled.
- •The request was made through Vea's agent, Collin Roberts.
- •Vea is under contract for the 2026 season with no guaranteed money remaining.
- •He prefers a trade destination on the West Coast, narrowing potential teams.
- •Vea had a productive season, earning 34 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2025.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Vita Vea reports to Buccaneers camp amid ongoing trade request
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Vita Vea is not practicing at Bucs camp
- 1:58 PMYahoo Sports — Vita Vea wants out: Buccaneers receive trade request
- 10:11 AMTampa Bay Times — Vita Vea requests trade from the Bucs - Tampa Bay Times
"Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade this week, but he is at Buccaneers training camp for the first day of practice on Wednesday.
"Vita Vea reported to Buccaneers training camp but did not practice as his trade request remains unresolved.
"The hulking defensive tackle is in the final year of his contract that pays him $17.75 million per year
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 3:55 AMVita Vea reports to Buccaneers camp amid ongoing trade request
Vita Vea reported to Buccaneers training camp but did not practice as his trade request remains unresolved.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:37 PMVita Vea is not practicing at Bucs camp
Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade this week, but he is at Buccaneers training camp for the first day of practice on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:58 PMVita Vea wants out: Buccaneers receive trade request
The Bucs are dealing with a new headline ahead of them heading into training camp.
- Tampa Bay TimesJul 28, 2026, 10:11 AMVita Vea requests trade from the Bucs - Tampa Bay Times
The hulking defensive tackle is in the final year of his contract that pays him $17.75 million per year
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