Vita Vea signs contract extension with Buccaneers, 49ers trade hopes dashed

Vita Vea has signed a one-year contract extension worth $30 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as reported on August 19, 2026. The extension comes after Vea had requested a trade in search of a new deal amid rising contracts for defensive tackles. The San Francisco 49ers were among the teams expressing interest in Vea, but the new agreement likely keeps him in Tampa Bay through at least the 2027 season. Despite the extension, a future trade cannot be ruled out if the Buccaneers' season falters. The 49ers may need to seek other options to enhance their pass rush this season.

• 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers trade target signs $30 million contract with Buccaneers