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Bucs DT Vita Vea reportedly requests trade due to failed contract negotiations
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Key Points:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade following unsuccessful contract extension talks, according to ESPN and NFL Network reports.
- Vea prefers to be traded to a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders, signaling openness to a fresh start after initially wanting to remain with Tampa Bay.
- The 31-year-old Vea is in the final year of a four-year, $71 million contract extension signed after his rookie deal and has been in discussions for a new extension.
- Vea, a two-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl LV champion, played all 17 games last season with notable stats including 4.5 sacks and 13 quarterback hits.
- While Vea did not participate in the Buccaneers' spring football program, he is reportedly present at training camp, though his level of participation remains uncertain following the trade request.
