Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers
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Key Points:
- Two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after contract extension talks stalled, according to his agent.
- Vea, 31, is entering the final year of a four-year, $71 million deal but none of his $17 million salary for this season is guaranteed.
- He was a holdout during the Buccaneers' mandatory minicamp last month due to his contract situation, though coach Todd Bowles downplayed concerns.
- Quarterback Baker Mayfield, also in the final year of his contract, is seeking an extension but participated fully in minicamp and plans to avoid negotiations during training camp.
- Vea has played eight seasons with the Buccaneers, recording 35 sacks and earning Pro Bowl honors in 2021 and 2024.
