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Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers amid ongoing contract negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers amid ongoing contract negotiations

Summary

Vita Vea, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has requested a trade following unsuccessful contract extension talks. This trade request comes after the Buccaneers' disappointing end to the 2025 season, where they missed the playoffs. Vea aims to secure a new deal, as he is set to become a free agent in 2027. The situation has ignited discussions about possible teams that might pursue him, including the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. Analysts suggest that the Buccaneers may still work to keep Vea ahead of the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Vea's trade request follows eight seasons with the Buccaneers.
•He could not agree on a contract extension with Tampa Bay's front office.
•The Buccaneers missed the playoffs after a late-season collapse in 2025.
•Vea is set to become a free agent in 2027.
•Discussions arise about potential trade destinations, including the Bears and 49ers.

Latest Updates

11:06 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Ryan Poles Needs To Get on the Phone’ — NFL World Reacts to Buccaneers’ Pro Bowler Vita Vea Requesting Trade

What they're saying

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in complete control of the NFC South in 2025, until they weren’t. They came crashing and burning late in 2025 as the division slipped away, and they missed the playoffs.
— Yahoo Sports

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