Vita Vea signs extension with Buccaneers, ending Chargers hopes

Vita Vea has signed a one-year, $30 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, concluding speculation about a potential trade to the Los Angeles Chargers. Vea, a two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, had requested a trade at the start of training camp, expressing a preference for teams in California or the Las Vegas Raiders. The Buccaneers were not willing to trade him and secured him for an additional two seasons. The Chargers were seen as a likely candidate for Vea, given their need for defensive upgrades and salary cap space. The Chargers and Vea will meet in Week 13.

• 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers' Vita Vea hopes officially come to an end