Vita Vea Opens up About Contract Dispute After Signing Extension

Vita Vea opens up about contract dispute after signing extension

Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea told reporters Thursday there were ups and downs while seeking a contract extension.

Vita Vea brings wide smile to practice after reaching contract extension

The 2-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle signed a $30 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which runs through 2027.

Vita Vea Breaks Silence on Extension With Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Vita Vea broke his silence on his trade request after landing a $30 million extension to remain with the Bucs.

Vita Vea: 'I Wanted To Be A Buc For Life'

Vita Vea ended his contract standoff with the Buccaneers this week, signing an extension that will pay him a fully guaranteed $48MM over the next two years, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine. Vea addressed the media after putting pen to paper on Thursday, first proclaiming that he never had any desire to leave Tampa Bay. “I always wanted to be a Buc,” Vea said. “I wanted to be a Buc for life. That’s why I’m glad we were able to get this done. This is somet…

Vea: "I feel like my heart is in Tampa"

Vita Vea is staying in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers and their defensive lineman agreed to a 1-year contract extension, ending his hold-in and keeping him with the only NFL team he has ever played for for two more seasons.The deal adds $6 million to his $18 million 2026 salary, and it will pay him $24 million in 2027.A massive banner of Vea had already gone up on the southeast corner of Raymond James Stadium two weeks before the deal was reached whe…

Vita Vea Signs One-Year Extension With Tampa Bay Buccaneers