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Logs full practice Wednesday Vea (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Vea missed the Bucs' Week 8 contest against the Bills on Thursday after sustaining a groin injury in Week 7 against the Falcons. Barring a setback, Vea should be able to return against the Texans on Sunday. He has 21 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in six games this year.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Wednesday Vea (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Vea missed the Bucs' Week 8 contest against the Bills on Thursday after sustaining a groin injury in Week 7 against the Falcons. Barring a setback, Vea should be able to return against the Texans on Sunday. He has 21 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in six games this year.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vita Vea on Leading the Team in Sacks, Credits His Teammates | Press Conference Defensive Lineman Vita Vea spoke to the media following Wednesday's Week 9 practice. DL Vea gave an update on his health and previewed what...

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

No go for TNF Vea (groin) is inactive for the Buccaneers' contest with the Bills on Thursday Night Football, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea will take a seat for Week 8 after suffering a groin injury in the team's Week 7 loss to the Falcons. In his place, Greg Gaines will likely handle the lion's share of the workload at nose tackle against Buffalo.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea inactive while Mayfield, Godwin set to play; Bills elevate CB Josh Gordon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting defensive tackle Vita Vea was inactive against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night because of a groin injury

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

True game-time decision Vea (groin) is considered a true game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Vea is officially listed as questionable for Thursday Night Football, but it sounds like his status will come down to the wire. Definitive word on Vea's availability may not arrive until 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If the 28-year-old nose tackle isn't able to go, Greg Gaines could start in his place.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Buffalo Vea (groin) is officially listed as questionable for the Buccaneers' game against the Bills on Thursday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Head coach Todd Bowles stated that Vea will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game due to a groin injury. If the 28-year-old ends up being unable to play, Greg Gaines will start in Vea's place.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Vea (groin) would be a game-time decision for Thursday's game at Buffalo, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea was questionable in Week 7 with a foot injury, but it's a groin injury that's putting his availability for Week 8 in doubt. If he's sidelined, Greg Gaines could draw the start at nose tackle.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs guard Matt Feiler out, Vita Vea a game-time decision vs. Bills Aaron Stinnie will start at left guard Thursday night in Buffalo. Plus, the nose tackle is a late arrival to the sidelines for Wednesday’s p...

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Falcons-Bucs Inactives | Vita Vea Cleared to Play Despite a foot ailment that limited him in practice during the week, Pro Bowl DL Vita Vea will suit up against the Falcons on Sunday…OLB Ant...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Active against Falcons Vea (foot) is active Week 7 against Atlanta.

Impact Vea logged 43 defensive snaps in Week 6 against Detroit, but at some point between that game and the opening of the practice week, he suffered a foot injury. Effectively, the former Pro Bowl defensive tackle was forced to sandwich a missed practice Thursday between limited sessions Wednesday and Friday, but it still won't prevent him from taking the field this week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play vs. Falcons Vea (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea returned to practice in a limited capacity Friday after missing Thursday's session, giving himself a shot to suit up in Week 7. If he can't go, Greg Gaines could start at nose tackle Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Vea (foot) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Impact Despite managing a limited practice Wednesday, Vea is trending towards sitting out in Week 7 at this point. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity Friday to even have a chance to play Sunday versus Atlanta.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs sack leader Vita Vea does not practice due to foot injury The Pro Bowl nose tackle, who was limited during Wednesday’s practice, sustained the injury during last weekend’s loss to the Lions.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Vita Vea & Logan Hall Team Up to Generate Turnover | Bucs vs. Saints Highlights Defensive Linemen Vita Vea & Logan Hall take the ball away against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Bucs big man Vita Vea is playing with the greatest endurance The defensive tackle played 64% of the defensive snaps in the Bucs’ win over Chicago despite a heat index of more than 100 degrees last Sund...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Vita Vea's Interior Penetration, Eagles' Rushing Attack and More | Brianna's Blitz With a rearview glance at the previous contest and a look at the looming Week Three prime-time matchup with the Eagles, here are key topics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Vita Vea "Closed the Middle" Against Bears DL Vita Vea got his own sacks on Sunday against Justin Fields, but he made a much greater impact as a facilitator for his defensive teammate...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea on the Bucs' Relentless Pass Rush vs. Bears, Creating More Takeaways | Press Conference Nose Tackle Vita Vea spoke to the media following the Bucs' victory against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. NT Vea discussed the team's emphasi...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea drops Justin Fields for sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea records his team's sixth sack against Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, dropping him for a...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • NFL.COM

Bucs' Lavonte David overcomes accidental knockdown hit from Vita Vea The linebacker has to be checked for a concussion after colliding with his teammate but later returns to the game.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Vita Vea on Bucs' Three Takeaways En Route to Win vs. Vikings | Press Conference Nose Tackle Vita Vea spoke to the media following the Bucs' game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 1. NT Vea discussed the team's mood a...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds and Props 2023

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AUGUST 15, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Vita Vea embraces new-look Bucs defense, new roles on and off field As he enters his sixth season, the defensive tackle finds himself surrounded by different complementary components up front.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM