The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and defensive tackle Vita Vea agree to a one-year contract extension, according to multiple reports. The new deal is reported to be worth $30 million and runs through the 2027 season.
The outlets describe the agreement as a response to a period of uncertainty for Vea in recent weeks. Reports say Vea sought a trade in late July and that he stayed in the headlines as the situation unfolded, including moments such as a hold-in. The extension is presented as an effort to settle the dispute and keep Vea in Tampa Bay.
Details vary slightly by source, but they generally align on the length of the extension, the reported total value, and the contract’s guarantee structure. One report notes a $6 million increase for the 2026 season, while another emphasizes that the extension is fully guaranteed and keeps him under contract through the 2027 campaign.
