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The status of contract talks between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield was a major storyline over the summer, but another star player wants to get paid before the regular season begins.
Mayfield wanted a new contract extension done before training camp started, and is expected to ask for a deal with more than $50 million per season. It remains to be seen if Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht can get a deal done with his quarterback before Mayfield opts for free agency in 2027.
A new complication for Tampa Bay's front office hit on Monday with defensive tackle Vita Vea.
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Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Vea has requested a trade from Tampa Bay after no agreement was reached on a new deal this summer. It remains unclear if Vea will participate in practice at training camp, but he plans to attend the camp.
"Buccaneers two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea has requested a trade after failed attempts at a contract extension, according to his agent Collin Roberts," Garafolo posted on X. "The team’s 2018 first-round pick is entering his ninth season with the franchise and the final year of his current deal.
"Vea is scheduled to earn $18 million this season on his current deal. He did not participate in the spring program with the Buccaneers. He’s expected to be with the team for training camp, though his participation is TBD."
Vea, 31, was a first-round pick by Tampa Bay in 2018. He was a part of the Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LV. He's made two Pro Bowl appearances.
During his career, Vea has recorded 256 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three forced fumbles and 35 sacks. He appeared and started in 17 games for the Buccaneers in 2025, recording 34 tackles and 4.5 sacks. His best season for sacks came in 2024, when he recorded seven sacks.
The Buccaneers only have so much money to go around this summer. Per Over the Cap, Tampa Bay has $8.3 million in cap space for the upcoming season. Tampa Bay has $39.9 million in cap space for 2027.
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