Impact Vea was held out of practice all week and is unlikely to suit up Monday as a result. If he's unable to play, Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle) will likely serve as the starting defensive tackle.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
VITA VEA #50 - NOSE TACKLE - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
31 TCKL •
0 INT •
5 SCK
31 TCKL
0 INT
5 SCK
Listed as doubtful Vea (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Giants.
Non-participant again Friday Vea (knee) didn't participate in Friday's practice session, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Vea sustained a bone bruise and slight MCL sprain last week and has been unable to practice Thursday and Friday. If he hopes to play Monday against the Giants, he'll likely have to practice in some form Saturday.
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Could avoid IR stint Vea was diagnosed with a bone bruise and slight MCL sprain Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Vea was carted off the field late in Sunday's loss to Washington, but it appears as though he avoided a long-term injury. The 26-year-old's status for Week 11 should come into focus based on his participation in practice ahead of Monday's game against the Giants.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains knee injury Vea suffered a knee injury late in Sunday's loss to Washington, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Vea had to be carted off the field in the final minute of Sunday's contest, and coach Bruce Arians said after the game that he doesn't yet know the severity of the injury. The 26-year-old logged two solo tackles prior to his departure. If he's forced to miss time, Rakeem Nunez-Roches should see additional playing time.
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Gets sack in win Vea tallied three tackles (one solo), including one sack, and was credited with an additional quarterback hit in the 28-22 win over the Eagles on Thursday night.
Impact The mammoth tackle was able to notch his first full sack of the season in the Week 6, a contest that also featured his first multi-tackle tally since Week 3. Vea continues to be a nearly immovable run-stopping force, but his ability to occasionally collapse the pocket and get to the quarterback is certainly a bonus. With Thursday's takedown of Jalen Hurts, Vea has now extended his streak of multisack seasons to four to open his career.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea on Defensive Performance vs. Jalen Hurts, Eagles ' Press Conference Defensive lineman Vita Vea spoke to the media following the Bucs week six win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles.
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Buccaneers exercise 5-year option on DT Vita Vea TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12th overall...
APRIL 26, 2021 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12th overall pick in the 2018 draft.
APRIL 26, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12t...
APRIL 26, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM
Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12t...
APRIL 26, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12th overall pick in t...
APRIL 26, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract defensive tackle Vita Vea signed as the 12th overall pick in t...
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