What began with a summer trade request has ended in a high-stakes compromise, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and star defensive tackle Vita Vea finally put their contract standoff to rest. The two sides reached an agreement on a one-year, $30 million extension, ESPN first reported on Wednesday afternoon. The deal keeps Vea under contract for the next two seasons while giving him a $6 million raise for this year, increasing his 2026 salary to $24 million. The $30 million extension is fully guaranteed, locking in $48 million for Vea over the next two seasons. According to Spotrac, his $24 million a...
Vita Vea, Buccaneers Reportedly Agree On 1-Year, $30 Million Extension
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