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Earns extension Vea signed a four-year contract extension Saturday that will take him through 2026. It is worth over $73 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Vea's contract is fifth most in terms of total value and also fifth in average annual value for interior defensive linemen, according to overthecap.com. Vea was selected in the first round of the 2018 Draft by the Buccaneers and has been widely regarded as one of the best interior linemen in football since.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets new career-high sack total Vea posted three solo tackles, including one sack, during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.

Impact The mammoth run-stuffer came through with his fourth sack of the season, establishing a new career high in the process. Vea has three of those takedowns in the last four contests, and he's posted a solid (for an interior lineman) 19 tackles (14 solo), a pair of defensed passes and a fumble recovery over his last eight contests overall.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an advantage as one of the NFL's healthiest teams

The defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers have an edge as one of the NFL's healthiest teams, Dr. Matt Provencher writes.

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Bucs, Bills set themselves up for current success with Josh Allen/Vita Vea trade early in 2018 NFL Draft As the Bucs and Bills prepare to meet Sunday, some of their current success goes back to a trade between the teams during the 2018 draft.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rare two-sack effort Vea (knee) recorded two solo tackles -- both sacks -- and was credited with an additional quarterback hit in the Buccaneers' 30-17 win over the Falcons in Week 13.

Impact The mammoth defensive tackle is much more renowned for his run-stopping ability than pass-rushing prowess, but he was able to bring down Matt Ryan twice Sunday. It was the first multi-sack game of Vea's career and pushed his season sack total to three overall, tying the career high he'd set in his 2018 rookie campaign. Despite the unlikely statistical surge against Atlanta, Vea remains mostly off the IDP radar due to his modest tackle numbers.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons waste solid rushing performance during loss to Bucs

 The Atlanta Falcons wanted to try to run the ball against the NFL’s top rushing defense

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vita Vea lassos Matt Ryan to turf for massive sack Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea lassos quarterback Matt Ryan to turf for massive sack.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • NFL.COM

Vita Vea on Run Defense vs. Colts, Final Games of the Season ' Press Conference Defensive lineman Vita Vea spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of week 13 vs. the Atlanta Falcons.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

It's time to stop criticizing coaches for refusing to run against the Buccaneers The Buccaneers’ defense presents unique threats against the run. Maybe it’s time to stop bashing opponents for bailing on the ground game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Fournette scores 4 TDs, Brady rallies Bucs past Indy 38-31

Leonard Fournette capped a four-touchdown game with a 28-yard scoring run with 20 seconds left to give Tampa Bay a 38-31 come-from-behind victory at Indianapolis

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vea grins after losing tooth during play! Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea gets hit by a helmet and loses a tooth in the middle of a play during the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • SKY.COM

Buccaneers' Vita Vea shows off bloody smile after losing tooth vs. Colts Vita Vea is one tough dude.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Vita Vea shows off grin after losing a tooth mid-play Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea gets hit by a helmet and loses a tooth in the middle of a play during the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

Colts vs. Buccaneers: Vita Vea loses a tooth and smiles The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman got popped in the mouth while his helmet wasn't securely fastened.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Active Sunday Vea (knee) will play Sunday against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.

Impact Vea logged limited practices all week after missing Week 11 against the Giants. The fourth-year pro will help anchor Tampa Bay's defensive line at nose tackle, as they attempt to contain Jonathan Taylor on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Dalvin Cook out for game with shoulder injury

Minnesota Vikings running Dalvin Cook has been taken off the field on a cart with a shoulder injury is out for the remainder of the game

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as questionable for Week 12 Vea (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea has already missed one game with the issue but has been able to practice on a limited basis all week. His return would push Steve McLendon back into a depth role.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brady leads Bucs bunch back to Indy for another big game

Tom Brady’s NFL legacy runs right through Indianapolis

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady, SB champions shift attention to solving road woes

Winning for the first time in nearly a month was a relief for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who now face the challenge of finding a way to regain their mojo on the road

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Should be ready Sunday Vea (knee) should be able to play Sunday against the Colts according to head coach Bruce Arians, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Vea was very close to playing Monday in Tampa Bay's win over the Giants, the report added. The former first-round selection's presence will be greatly appreciated on the defensive line as they square off with the Colts and the NFL's leading rusher, Jonathan Taylor, in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Brady tosses 2 TDs, Buccaneers beat Giants 30-10

Tom Brady threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New York Giants 30-10

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rob Gronkowski and Saquon Barkley are back for Giants-Bucs

Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski and Giants running back Saquon Barkley are back in the lineup for Monday night’s game between New York and Tampa Bay

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive for Monday night Vea (knee) is officially listed as inactive for Monday night's matchup against the Giants.

Impact Vea did not practice all week and came into Monday night unlikely to play. Rakeem Nunez-Roches should step in as the team's starting nose tackle against a New York rushing game that will have star running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) back in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive as expected Vea (knee) is inactive for Monday's game against the Giants.

Impact Vea was considered doubtful for Monday's contest, so it's hardly a surprise he's not suiting up versus New York. Rakeem Nunez-Roches should take on a more significant role for Tampa Bay in his absence.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs injury report: Antonio Brown out, Vita Vea doubtful vs. Giants Check out the latest injury report for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into Monday night’s game against the New York Giants

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • USATODAY.COM