Vita Vea's contract extension cost rises after Packers sign Devonte Wyatt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:21 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face increased contract demands for Vita Vea following the Green Bay Packers' extension of Devonte Wyatt on July 20, 2026. Wyatt's three-year, $57 million deal sets a new market precedent, likely requiring the Bucs to offer Vea over $20 million annually. Vea remains a key player for Tampa Bay, valued both on and off the field. With negotiations imminent, the Buccaneers will need to navigate these increased financial expectations carefully.
- •Devonte Wyatt signed a three-year, $57 million extension with Green Bay.
- •Vea may now require an annual salary exceeding $20 million.
- •Tampa Bay has expressed commitment to extending Vea's contract soon.
- •Vea is considered a foundational piece of the Buccaneers' defense.
- 2:21 PMYahoo Sports — The cost of a Vita Vea extension with the Bucs just went up
"The Bucs will need to extend Vita Vea soon but it turns out his contract just went up.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Jul 22, 2026, 3:26 AM3 Cowboys in need of contract extensions, 3 different paths
- NFL•Jul 22, 2026, 2:02 AMColts reportedly work out former Super Bowl champion veteran safety
- NFL•Jul 22, 2026, 1:42 AMMayfield: Bucs' Victory Over Jets Last Season Was 'Personal'
- NFL•Jul 22, 2026, 1:40 AMJaguars roster preview: Quinton Bohanna's fit, potential impact in DT room
- NFL•Jul 22, 2026, 12:54 AMCowboys lose top LB target to new contract with Dolphins
- NFL•Jul 22, 2026, 12:32 AMSteelers WR Gets Compared to Aaron Rodgers’ Former 54-TD Packers Weapon
