VITA VEA NEWS

Todd Bowles Gives Injury Update on Vita Vea, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka | Press Conference Head coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media on Monday ahead of the Week 15 matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Forced out with injury Vea is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a calf injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea sustained a calf injury and was seen being carted to the locker room during the first quarter. While the nature of this issue is still unclear, it appears he'll likely remain out for the remainder of this contest. In his stead, Rakeem Nunez-Roches to step up into a bigger role alongside William Gholston.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Tom Brady make 16th Pro Bowl? Also, Falcons to start Desmond Ridder: NFC South notes

The NFC South may be lacking in Pro Bowlers this year, but does the GOAT have a shot? Also, Falcons rookie QB Desmond Ridder gets his shot.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Officially set to play Monday Vea (foot) has been ruled active for Monday Night Football versus New Orleans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea popped up with a foot injury during practice and was deemed questionable before playing 45 defensive snaps in Week 12's loss to the Browns. While this issue carried over into Week 13, the 347-pound nose tackle will ultimately suit up for Monday's divisional matchup. Vea should continue to provide a dominating presence against the Saints' banged-up offensive line.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to face Saints Vea (foot) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Saints, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Vea and Akiem Hicks (foot), both listed as questionable, are expected to be active for Monday Night Football. Having both defensive linemen would bode well for Tampa Bay's ability to keep Alvin Kamara and New Orleans' rushing attack in check, though a final word on Vea's status may not come until prior to Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Vea (foot) is active Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Vea logged a limited practice Friday after being a DNP on Wednesday and Thursday. The ability of the veteran defensive tackle to suit up against Cleveland will certainly be a boost to the team's defensive front, and their ability to stop the Browns' top-tier rushing attack.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Week 12 Vea (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Vea was sidelined during practice Wednesday and Thursday after he began to deal with foot soreness during Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. The nose tackle was able to log a limited session Friday, and Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said that he could still recover in time ahead of this Week 12 contest against Cleveland, per Auman. If Vea's status does not improve before Sunday, Rakeem Nunez-Roches will likely step up into a starting role between defensive ends Akiem Hicks and William Gholston.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brissett faces pal Brady in possible last start for Browns

Jacoby Brissett broke into the NFL as one of Tom Brady's backups — and his shadow

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucs injury report: Vita Vea, Russell Gage miss practice Wednesday Check out the initial injury report for Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Browns and Buccaneers Injury Report: Vita Vea Would be a Huge Loss A look at Wednesday’s injury report prior to the week 12 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Browns and Buccaneers Injury Report: Vita Vea Would be a Huge Loss A look at Wednesday’s injury report prior to the week 12 matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Browns thin at center as they prepare for potential of facing Buccaneers NT Vita Vea Hjalte Froholdt missed Wednesday's practice for the Browns, leaving newly-signed Greg Mancz as the only true center on the roster.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Bucs, Brady visit Browns looking for third straight win

Following a trip to Germany and a bye week, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are well rested to take on the reeling Browns

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Todd Bowles Gives Injury Update on Vita Vea, Leonard Fournette | Press Conference Head coach Tom Brady spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the Week 12 matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Dealing with foot injury Vea didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Vea didn't record a tackle across a season-low 31 defensive snaps in Week 10, presumably due to the foot injury, and is sidelined for the team's first practice following Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye. It's certainly concerning to see the veteran defensive tackle unavailable following a week off, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the Buccaneers need to make a decision on his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Browns.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 10: Top viral moments from Vikings-Bills, Cowboys-Packers more

Week 10 of the NFL season brought an electric atmosphere overseas and an invasion of pigeons in Pittsburgh. Check out the top viral moments!

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Two more sacks in win Vea totaled three solo tackles, including two sacks, and was credited with an additional quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact The mammoth tackle continued to display an unprecedented ability to get the quarterback, bringing down Matthew Stafford on a pair of occasions. Four of Vea's career-high 6.5 sacks have come in the last three games, an especially noteworthy accomplishment for a player who came into the 2022 campaign having posted 11.5 career sacks in his first four seasons.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rams' inept offense undercutting their Super Bowl defense

The Los Angeles Rams’ post-Super Bowl malaise is lasting longer and getting uglier than most people expected

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Akiem Hicks on Vita Vea's Effort vs. Rams | Postgame Press Conference DE Akiem Hicks spoke to the media on Sunday following the week 9 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vita Vea on Week 9 Win vs. Rams: "Means A Lot For Us" | Postgame Press Conference Defensive tackle Vita Vea spoke to the media on Sunday following the week 9 win over the Los Angeles Rams.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Continues sack attack in Week 8 Vea totaled four tackles (all solo), including a sack, during the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens in Week 8.

Impact The big tackle continued his career-best sack tear, recording his third quarterback takedown in the last four games and setting a new career high with 4.5 sacks for the season. Vea also has an atypically high nine stops over the last pair of contests, leaving him on pace to eclipse the career-best 35 tackles he recorded across 16 games in 2019.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vita Vea overpowers two Ravens linemen for 12-yard sack of Jackson Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea sacks Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • NFL.COM

Gathers another sack in loss Vea recorded five tackles (two solo), including a sack, in Sunday's 21-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Vea contributed on a sack for the fourth time in seven games as he swallowed up PJ Walker for a seven-yard loss in the second quarter, and he is now just one sack away from setting a new career high. The 347-pound nose tackle also recorded a season high in tackles against Carolina, and he has compiled 18 stops, 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble so far in 2022. Vea could put up another season-best outing while facing the Ravens' run-heavy offense Thursday night.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another sack in Week 5 Vea recorded two tackles (one solo), including a sack, during the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons in Week 5.

Impact The big run-stuffing tackle has displayed an encouraging propensity for getting to the quarterback early this season, with Sunday's takedown of Marcus Mariota giving him 2.5 sacks over the first five games. For perspective, Vea's career high of four sacks in 2021 was set over a 16-game sample, putting the 2018 first-round pick, who has 11 total tackles and a forced fumble as well, on pace to comfortably exceed that number this season.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs get creative vs. Packers, including 347-pound Vita Vea dropping into coverage We rewind the Bucs' close loss Sunday to learn how the D-line found its groove, what led to Logan Ryan's pick of Aaron Rodgers and more.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM