VITA VEA
#50 - NT
4 comb tck, 0.5 sck in last 3 games
NEWS
Wed, Dec 20, 2023

6:15 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Sun, Dec 17, 2023

12:22 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (toe) is good to go for Sunday's tilt against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Bucs' official website reports.

Sat, Dec 16, 2023

12:56 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (toe) has been upgraded to questionable from doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Sun, Dec 10, 2023

12:01 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Fri, Dec 08, 2023

12:36 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (toe) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, per coach Todd Bowles, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

4:38 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

Sun, Nov 05, 2023

12:17 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Fri, Nov 03, 2023

7:16 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Wed, Nov 01, 2023

6:10 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

7:22 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) is inactive for the Buccaneers' contest with the Bills on Thursday Night Football, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

11:26 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) is considered a true game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

7:08 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) is officially listed as questionable for the Buccaneers' game against the Bills on Thursday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

2:02 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Vea (groin) would be a game-time decision for Thursday's game at Buffalo, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Sun, Oct 22, 2023

11:41 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (foot) is active Week 7 against Atlanta.

Fri, Oct 20, 2023

2:23 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

5:21 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (foot) did not participate at practice Thursday.

Tue, Oct 03, 2023

2:48 PM - Vita Vea (TB) recorded three tackles (two solo), including two sacks and one tackle for loss in Sunday's 26-9 win over New Orleans.

Sun, Oct 01, 2023

11:58 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (pectoral) is active ahead of Sunday's game against New Orleans, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

7:16 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (pectoral) missed the Buccaneers' practice on Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Mon, Sep 25, 2023

6:11 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (pectoral) is active for Monday's contest against the Eagles.

Sat, Sep 23, 2023

5:45 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (pectoral) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Eagles, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Thu, Sep 21, 2023

6:21 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (pectoral) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Fri, Mar 10, 2023

12:24 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Bay restructured Vea's contract Friday, Rick Stroud of the Bay Times reports.

Mon, Jan 16, 2023

6:59 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is active for Monday's wild-card matchup against Dallas, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

3:44 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is expected to play in Monday's wild-card matchup against the Cowboys, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Jan 14, 2023

6:39 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus Dallas.

Fri, Jan 13, 2023

4:11 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) was a limited participant during Friday's practice, Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports reports.

Fri, Jan 06, 2023

2:02 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Sun, Jan 01, 2023

11:58 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Fri, Dec 30, 2022

3:06 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is considered questionable to play in Week 17 versus the Panthers.

Fri, Dec 23, 2022

12:36 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Fri, Dec 16, 2022

12:38 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wed, Dec 14, 2022

2:26 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Todd Bowles said Wednesday that he doesn't expect Vea (calf) to play Sunday against the Bengals, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Sun, Dec 11, 2022

5:04 PM - Vita Vea (TB) is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers with a calf injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Mon, Dec 05, 2022

7:29 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (foot) has been ruled active for Monday Night Football versus New Orleans.

1:40 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (foot) is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Saints, Ian reports.

Sun, Nov 27, 2022

11:48 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (foot) is active Sunday against the Browns.

Fri, Nov 25, 2022

8:03 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Wed, Nov 23, 2022

1:55 PM - Vita Vea (TB) didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mon, Nov 07, 2022

7:36 PM - Vita Vea (TB) 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.

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

8:31 PM - Vita Vea (TB) recorded two tackles (one solo), including a sack, during the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons in Week 5.

Sat, Jan 08, 2022

9:03 PM - Vita Vea (TB) signed a four-year contract extension that will take him through 2026 that is worth over 73 million dollars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

5:57 PM - Vita Vea (TB) posted three solo tackles, including one sack, during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.

Wed, Dec 08, 2021

11:11 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (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.

Sun, Nov 28, 2021

12:29 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) will play Sunday against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.

Fri, Nov 26, 2021

5:59 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Tue, Nov 23, 2021

3:10 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) should be able to play Sunday against the Colts according to head coach Bruce Arians, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

7:14 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) is officially listed as inactive for Monday night's matchup against the Giants.

7:11 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) is inactive for Monday's game against the Giants.

Sat, Nov 20, 2021

6:50 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Giants.

Fri, Nov 19, 2021

10:58 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) didn't participate in Friday's practice session, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

10:50 AM - Vita Vea (TB) was diagnosed with a bone bruise and slight MCL sprain Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Nov 14, 2021

4:24 PM - Vita Vea (TB) suffered a knee injury late in Sunday's loss to Washington, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Oct 17, 2021

10:23 PM - Vita Vea (TB) 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.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021

3:03 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year option on Vea's rookie contract, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Wed, Feb 10, 2021

6:47 PM - Vita Vea (TB) who recorded a solo tackle during the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, finished the regular season with 10 tackles (six solo) and two sacks across five games.

Fri, Jan 22, 2021

6:00 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Buccaneers activated Vea (leg) from injured reserve Friday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

1:20 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Buccaneers plan to activate Vea (leg) from injured reserve for Sunday's game in Green Bay, Peter Schrager of FOXSports.com reports.

12:54 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Bruce Arians said that a decision on whether to activate Vea (leg) from IR won't be made until Saturday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Jan 18, 2021

2:34 PM - Vita Vea (TB) Bucs' announced Vea (leg) will return from the injured reserve list Monday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sat, Dec 05, 2020

8:59 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (leg) was restored from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Mon, Oct 12, 2020

5:44 PM - Vita Vea (TB) suffered a season-ending leg injury in Thursday's loss to the Bears and was placed on injured reserve Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Oct 09, 2020

11:02 AM - Vita Vea (TB) Bruce Arians said Friday that Vea suffered a broken leg during Thursday's loss to the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

9:35 AM - Vita Vea (TB) is feared to have suffered a fractured ankle during Thursday's loss to the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

11:26 PM - Vita Vea (TB) was carted off the field Thursday against the Bears, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

11:17 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (hand) has been a full participant in training camp, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

Mon, Aug 10, 2020

3:09 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (hand) will be ready for padded practices when they begin later in August, but he'll initially sport a club for added protection, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Sat, Jun 27, 2020

3:39 PM - Vita Vea (TB) recently underwent a minor procedure for a hand surgery, but he should be ready for the start of the regular season, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Jan 13, 2020

8:47 PM - Vita Vea (TB) recorded 35 tackles (19 solo), 2.5 sacks, and three defensed passes across 16 games during the 2019 season. He also failed to complete one pass attempt and logged a one-yard touchdown reception.

Tue, Nov 26, 2019

8:25 PM - Vita Vea (TB) recorded two tackles (one solo), including one sack, two passes defensed and a one-yard touchdown reception in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Tue, Oct 15, 2019

7:06 PM - Vita Vea (TB) finished Sunday's loss to the Panthers with four tackles (two solo) and 0.5 sacks.

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

4:10 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (neck) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game versus the Saints.

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

6:16 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (neck) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Fri, Sep 27, 2019

5:42 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice.

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

9:05 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

Sat, Sep 14, 2019

4:09 PM - Vita Vea (TB) has seven tackles (two solo) over his first two games in 2019.

Fri, Sep 06, 2019

12:36 PM - Vita Vea (TB) will suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers without a snap count, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

10:19 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) logged a full practice Thursday, Eduardo Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Tue, Sep 03, 2019

1:51 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Sun, Aug 18, 2019

8:55 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) remains on track in his recovery from a sprained LCL and could suit up as soon as Week 1, Roy Cummings of PewterPirates.com reports.

Fri, Aug 09, 2019

1:05 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) will not need surgery and is expected to be able to return within the first four weeks of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

11:20 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) is scheduled to receive an MRI on his knee Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

9:40 AM - Vita Vea (TB) who was credited with four solo tackles in a Week 17 loss to the Falcons, finished his rookie season with 28 tackles (21 solo), including two for loss, and three sacks across 13 games.

Mon, Dec 24, 2018

2:33 PM - Vita Vea (TB) had three tackles (two solo) and a sack in Sunday's 27-20 loss at Dallas.

Wed, Oct 31, 2018

4:48 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (knee) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

12:12 PM - Vita Vea (TB) who missed the first three games of the season due to a calf injury, is progressively getting his conditioning up to par, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports. "Vita looks like a guy that is still getting his legs under him," head coach Dirk Koetter said. "I think Coach Buckner said it best, that Vita's basically played his third preseason game or maybe he's around his first game where everybody else is six games into the season. I mean he looks like a guy that's still finding his way with his pad level a little bit, with his conditioning."

Sun, Oct 21, 2018

7:51 AM - Vita Vea (TB) will start at defensive tackle in Sunday's game against the Browns in place of Gerald McCoy (calf), Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Sun, Sep 30, 2018

7:49 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is active for the first time in his NFL career for Sunday's Week 4 tilt against the Bears, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

6:21 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is expected to play Sunday against the Bears, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fri, Sep 28, 2018

11:30 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

11:17 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) will remain sidelined for Monday night's matchup with the Steelers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

1:54 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Fri, Sep 14, 2018

10:51 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) has been ruled out against the Eagles on Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Fri, Sep 07, 2018

3:52 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) will not play in Sunday's season opening matchup with the Saints, Josh Katzenstein of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Wed, Sep 05, 2018

1:36 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Aug 24, 2018

3:15 PM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) is unlikely to play in Friday's game against the Lions, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Mon, Aug 06, 2018

8:54 AM - Vita Vea (TB) was seen without a boot on Monday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Tue, Jul 31, 2018

9:28 AM - Vita Vea (TB) who was seen walking in a boot Tuesday, avoided a serious injury to his Achilles, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com reports.

8:06 AM - Vita Vea (TB) (calf) was seen in a walking boot during Tuesday's practice, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Sun, Jul 29, 2018

7:18 AM - Vita Vea (TB) suffered a left calf strain on Sunday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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