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NFL Trade Rumors: What a potential 49ers-Vita Vea deal could look like
Niners Nation • • general
Key Points:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea, who requested a trade, prefers to join a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders as he enters the final year of his $71 million contract.
- Vea has been a consistent interior defensive presence for the Bucs, known for durability and pressure rate, though his production slightly declined last season.
- Given he has only one year left on his contract, Vea's trade value is estimated around a mid- to late third-round draft pick, with potential for overpayment depending on team interest.
- Potential suitors include the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, and Las Vegas Raiders, with the 49ers having cap space and a win-now mentality to pursue Vea.
- Trade discussions may involve draft picks and younger players, but Tampa Bay will likely seek draft capital in return for Vea.
