Buccaneers Star Requests Trade After Failed Contract Negotiations
Summary
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has asked to be traded after the team and he could not agree on a new contract. Vea is still expected to attend training camp, though it is not clear if he will practice. This trade request comes amid ongoing contract talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield.Key Facts
- Vita Vea is a defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- He has requested a trade after failing to reach a new contract agreement this summer.
- Vea is entering the ninth season with the Buccaneers and is in the last year of his current deal.
- He is scheduled to earn $18 million this season under his current contract.
- Vea did not join the Buccaneers’ spring training program.
- He was a first-round draft pick in 2018 and helped Tampa Bay win Super Bowl LV.
- Vea has recorded 256 tackles and 35 sacks during his career.
- Tampa Bay has limited salary cap space—$8.3 million for the upcoming season.
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