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Vita Vea Turns Optimistic in Buccaneers Contract Extension Talks

8/20/2026

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Defensive tackle Vita Vea is moving toward a new contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Adam Schefter.
Schefter said negotiations have shifted from pessimism to optimism and Vea now wants to stay in Tampa Bay.
Vea’s projected 2026 salary of about $18 million is far below Spotrac’s $31.5 million market estimate.
He will not rejoin practices until the extension is signed, reported Jeremy Fowler.

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Defensive tackle Vita Vea is moving toward a new contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Adam Schefter.
Schefter said negotiations have shifted from pessimism to optimism and Vea now wants to stay in Tampa Bay.
Vea’s projected 2026 salary of about $18 million is far below Spotrac’s $31.5 million market estimate.
He will not rejoin practices until the extension is signed, reported Jeremy Fowler.