Bucs DT Vita Vea reportedly requests trade due to failed contract negotiations
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has reportedly requested a trade following unsuccessful contract extension negotiations. The veteran player is seeking a move to a California-based team or the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has reportedly requested a trade from the franchise, per ESPN's Adam Schefter .
NFL Network's Mike Garofolo added that the trade request comes after failed contract negotiations. Vea reportedly wants to be traded to a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders .
Vea was the 12th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers. After playing out his rookie deal and fifth-year option, the DT signed a four-year, $71 million extension with Tampa Bay .
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This is the last year of his current deal. While he is scheduled to make $18 million, Vea has been in talks with the franchise on an extension.
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