Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers, Chargers could be interested
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he enters the final year of his contract. The defensive tackle has expressed interest in joining a California team or the Raiders, with reports indicating that the Chargers could be his top choice. Vea's current deal, worth $71 million over four years, includes a non-guaranteed salary of $17 million for this season. After a productive season, where he appeared in all 17 games and recorded 4.5 sacks, Vea seeks a contract extension that has not materialized. Should the Chargers pursue Vea, it would enhance their interior pass rush, an area that struggled last season.
- •Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Buccaneers.
- •He prefers to join a California team or the Raiders.
- •Vea's current contract is worth $71 million.
- •He aims for a contract extension before the season starts.
- •Chargers' interior pass rush ranked last in pressures last season.
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