Teams Inquire About Vita Vea Amid Contract Dispute

Defensive tackle Vita Vea is currently not participating in practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to ongoing contract disagreements. He has expressed a desire for a trade, while the Buccaneers have stated they do not intend to trade him.

Reports indicate that teams including the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, and Chicago Bears have reached out to the Buccaneers regarding Vea's situation. Vea had requested a trade prior to training camp after pursuing a new contract during the offseason.

Recent contract extensions for other defensive tackles have highlighted Vea's current standing, as he ranks 16th in annual average salary at $17.75 million. He is entering the final year of his contract, with a base salary of $17 million.