Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers amid potential offers
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade if a deal is finalized before the upcoming season begins. NFL analyst Benjamin Solak discussed the possible trade value with an NFL executive, suggesting a second and fifth-round pick could be adequate, though it may be challenging to align with a suitable trade partner. Vea, approaching his 31st birthday, has shown similar production to other players like Dexter Lawrence, who was recently traded. The Buccaneers may attempt to negotiate a contract extension with Vea, currently earning $22 million per year, before considering a trade.
- •Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Buccaneers.
- •Potential trade value suggested as a second and fifth-round pick.
- •Vea is entering the last year of his contract making $22 million per year.
- •Negotiations for a contract extension may be pursued before any trade.
- •Identifying a suitable trade partner could prove difficult for Tampa Bay.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers Receive Strong Vita Vea Message Amid Trade Request
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Insider Reveals Potential Vita Vea Trade Price
"Could the San Francisco 49ers make a serious push and land two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea? On July 27, ESPN reported that Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after talks on a contract extension. Last season with Tampa Bay, the veteran played 764 total snaps, leading to a 72.8 overall PFF […] The post 49ers Receive Strong Vita Vea Message Amid Trade Request appeared first on HEAVY.
"Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade if the team gets a deal done before the start of the season. However, NFL analyst Benjamin Solak thinks that finding the right trade price for Vea is going to be tough.Solak texted with an NFL executive and asked him his thoughts on a Vea […] The post NFL Insider Reveals Potential Vita Vea Trade Price appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:13 AM49ers Receive Strong Vita Vea Message Amid Trade Request
Could the San Francisco 49ers make a serious push and land two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea? On July 27, ESPN reported that Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after talks on a contract extension. Last season with Tampa Bay, the veteran played 764 total snaps, leading to a 72.8 overall PFF […] The post 49ers Receive Strong Vita Vea Message Amid Trade Request appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 3:04 AMNFL Insider Reveals Potential Vita Vea Trade Price
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade if the team gets a deal done before the start of the season. However, NFL analyst Benjamin Solak thinks that finding the right trade price for Vea is going to be tough.Solak texted with an NFL executive and asked him his thoughts on a Vea […] The post NFL Insider Reveals Potential Vita Vea Trade Price appeared first on HEAVY.
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