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Vita Vea Demands Trade, Targets California or Raiders

7/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Vita Vea requested a trade after contract extension talks stalled.
He is entering the last year of his extension, a 2026 salary of $17-$18 million and a $22.19 million cap hit.
Vea, a two-time Pro Bowler, started all 112 games and posted 34 tackles in 2025.
Sources say he prefers a trade to a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving the Buccaneers to choose draft picks or a deal.

History

Historical Context

In February 2009 the Redskins signed defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to a seven-year, $100 million contract with $41 million guaranteed after he left the Titans. The bust showed huge cap hits on interior linemen can force trades or cuts, a dilemma that resurfaced in 2026 when Buccaneers’ Vita Vea demanded a trade, pushing Tampa Bay to weigh his salary against draft assets.

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Story summary

Vita Vea requested a trade after contract extension talks stalled.
He is entering the last year of his extension, a 2026 salary of $17-$18 million and a $22.19 million cap hit.
Vea, a two-time Pro Bowler, started all 112 games and posted 34 tackles in 2025.
Sources say he prefers a trade to a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving the Buccaneers to choose draft picks or a deal.

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