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Vita Vea: 'I'm Excited to Get Out There' | Press Conference Defensive lineman Vita Vea spoke to the media after the third day of Training Camp on Friday. DL Vea discussed building chemistry, leading b...

JULY 28, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Calijah Kancey Learning From Pro Bowler Vita Vea at First Minicamp | Press Conference Buccaneers rookie defensive lineman Calijah Kancey spoke to the media during the third and final day of mandatory minicamp. He touched on al...

JUNE 15, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Fehoko encontró inspiración en Vita Vea y Polamalu En el campo, Viliami Fehoko es un hombre con la misión de causar estragos en las ofensivas contrarias, teniendo a su familia como su motor d...

MAY 17, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Fehoko Shares Family Ties To Vita Vea, Polamalu While on the field, Viliami Fehoko is a man on a mission to wreak havoc on opposing offenses, off the field he seems as gentle as they get -...

MAY 16, 2023 • DALLASCOWBOYS.COM

Bucs mourn Shaq Barrett's daughter

"The words just do not say what he means to us," Bucs defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers said about Shaq Barrett, whose two-year-old daughter...

MAY 3, 2023

Why Bucs might take another edge rusher in first round of NFL draft Defensive tackle Vita Vea led the team with 6-1/2 sacks last season. It was a great year, but the rush off the edge was missing.

APRIL 21, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM

Restructures contract Tampa Bay restructured Vea's contract Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Vea, who signed a four-year, $73 million extension in January of 2022, will have a large portion of his 2023 salary converted into a signing bonus. The veteran defensive tackle was expected to make $12.5 million in 2023, but his new deal will save Tampa Bay nearly $9 million in cap space.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Top Vita Vea Moments of 2022 Watch the top Vita Vea moments of the 2022 NFL Season.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

How Bucs can solve salary cap issues, with and without Tom Brady

The Bucs are $55 million over the projected 2023 salary cap, requiring a lot of maneuvering. Here's a plan for getting under the cap.

JANUARY 25, 2023

Vita Vea Mic'd Up For Wild Card Game vs. Dallas Cowboys Watch Vita Vea mic'd up during the Wild Card Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea wraps up Dak Prescott on 8-yard sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea wraps up Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott on an 8-yard sack.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • NFL.COM

Vea among injured Bucs active for playoff game vs. Cowboys

Nose tackle Vita Vea, cornerback Carlton Davis, safety Mike Edwards and offensive tackle Donovan Smith are among several key Tampa Bay players who sat out the Buccaneers’ regular-s...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will play Monday Vea (calf) is active for Monday's wild-card matchup against Dallas, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact As expected, Vea will be active for the playoff matchup after missing three of Tampa Bay's final four regular-season games due to a calf issue. Despite not logging a full practice throughout prep, the 2018 first-round pick's presence should provide a major boost the interior of the Buccaneers' defense.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears ready to roll Vea (calf) is expected to play in Monday's wild-card matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Although Vea has now missed three out of Tampa Bay's last four contests due to a calf issue, he's anticipated to suit up and start at nose tackle versus Dallas on Monday. The 347-pounder strung together three consecutive limited practices worth of preparation, and he's is now in line to make running through the interior a difficult task for the Cowboys' ball carriers.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday night Vea (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus Dallas.

Impact Vea was limited at practice Saturday, so his status for the wild-card round appears to be a coin-flip proposition. If the Pro Bowler is forced to sit out, Rakeem Nunez-Roches would start at nose tackle for Tampa Bay.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited Vea (calf) was a limited participant during Friday's practice, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.

Impact Vea has missed back-to-back practices due to a calf injury that sidelined him for Week 18. It's encouraging to see the veteran defensive tackle back in action, albeit in a limited fashion, but he'll likely have to log a full session Saturday to avoid an injury designation for Monday's wild-card matchup against Dallas.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Super Wild Card Weekend injury tracker: Mike Williams out vs. Jags

Stay up to date on the latest NFL injury news heading into Super Wild Card Weekend.

JANUARY 13, 2023

Cowboys scuffling ahead of wild-card matchup vs. Bucs team that's getting healthy

The NFL is saving the best for last in Super Wild Card Weekend, with a tough-to-predict matchup between the Cowboys and Buccaneers.

JANUARY 12, 2023

No-go for regular-season finale Vea (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact After sitting out of practice all week with his nagging calf injury, Vea will be forced to miss the Buccaneers' regular-season finale. With Tampa Bay already locked into a contest during next weekend's wild-card round, the team is likely just being cautious with its starting nose tackle. In Vea's absence Sunday, Rakeem Nunez-Roches will likely replace him on the defensive line.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday Vea (calf) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea logged limited practices all week, and he's feeling well enough to take the field Sunday. His ability to suit up is great news for the Buccaneers' run defense, as the Panthers have had great success running the ball over the last few weeks.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play in Week 17 Vea (calf) is considered questionable to play in Week 17 versus the Panthers.

Impact Vea was able to practice in a limited capacity all week, giving him a reasonable shot to return to the field for the first time since Week 14. The 27-year-old's status is worth monitoring as the contest against Carolina approaches. If he's able to go Sunday, Rakeem Nunez-Roches would return to a reserve role at nose tackle.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Vea (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea is slated to miss his second consecutive contest as a result of the calf injury he suffered back in Week 14 versus the 49ers. In his absence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches should draw another start as nose tackle, while Logan Hall and Patrick O'Connor will both likely receive additional defensive line snaps behind starters Akiem Hicks and William Gholston.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 15 Vea (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Vea sustained the calf injury last week versus the 49ers and will now miss the Buccaneers' Week 15 matchup with the Bengals. In his absence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches is a likely candidate for extra usage on the defensive line. Vea will now shift his focus to being available for Tampa Bay's Christmas Day game against the Cardinals in Week 16.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raise the Flags Friday | Vita Vea An exclusive Buccaneers hype video just for our students. Let's 'Raise the Flags' together and show our support. Go Bucs!

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Unlikely to play Sunday Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Vea (calf) to play Sunday against the Bengals, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Vea suffered a calf injury during the team's Week 14 blowout loss to San Francisco and is expected to miss at least one additional contest. In his likely absence, look for Rakeem Nunez-Roches and Deadrin Senat to step into larger roles next to William Gholston and Akiem Hicks.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE