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VITA VEA #50 - NOSE TACKLE - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
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Vita Vea Breaks Down the "Fun" Defensive Environment and Offseason Workout Program Vita Vea speaks on team camaraderie, growth of Calijah Kancey and the defensive outlook
AUGUST 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Vita Vea: 'All Working Towards The Same Goal' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nose Tackle Vita Vea spoke to the media following Tuesday's 2024 Training Camp practice. NT Vea discussed the game cont...
AUGUST 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Vita Vea, Calijah Kancey Give Bucs "Interesting Combination" Up Front The Bucs hope the contrasting shapes and styles of Bucs DL Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey will combine to produce big problems for opposing off...
JULY 26 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Why Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea isn't talking about his weight loss TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Vita Vea clearly looks different. In preparation for his seventh NFL season, the B...
JUNE 24 • SACBEE.COM
Why Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea isn't talking about his weight loss TAMPA BAY, Fla. - Vita Vea clearly looks different. In preparation for his seventh NFL season, the B...
JUNE 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vita Vea on Working Out With Ndamukong Suh This Offseason | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Nose Tackle Vita Vea spoke to the media following Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice. NT Vea discussed what DL Calij...
JUNE 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Buccaneers D-line coach: We want Vita Vea to become 'dominant'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers expressed that he wants nose tackle Vita Vea to become "dominant."
MAY 1
Buccaneers D-line coach: We want Vita Vea to become 'dominant'
Vita Vea's 2018 Combine Workout | Throwback Highlight Rewatch Buccaneers NT Vita Vea's performance at the 2018 NFL Combine. Tune in to the 2024 NFL Combine Thursday-Sunday on NFL Network.
FEBRUARY 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Upgraded to questionable Vea (toe) has been upgraded to questionable from doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact The nose tackle was listed as doubtful Friday after missing the team's Wednesday walkthrough. Vea appears to be trending toward returning after sitting out of the Buccaneers' Week 14 win over the Falcons. Vea has 33 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 11 games this season.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful versus Green Bay Vea (toe) has been listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's contest against the Packers.
Impact Vea missed the Buccaneers' Week 14 win over the Falcons with a toe injury, and he's likely to miss a second straight game after logging DNP's for all three practices. Greg Gaines stepped in as the starting nose tackle for Week 14 and figures to reprise that role Sunday.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive Sunday Vea (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Impact The starting nose tackle has 33 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles this season. Greg Gaines is in line to play in his absence.
DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea Engulfs Brock Purdy for Sack | Bucs vs. 49ers Highlights Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea engulfs San Francisco 49ers quarterback Purdy for a sack in the first quarter of play.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Vita Vea engulfs Purdy for sack in first quarter Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Vita Vea engulfs San Francisco 49ers quarterback Purdy for a sack in the first quarter of play.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • NFL.COM
Vita Vea is bringing the fun in games for the Bucs The massive defensive tackle keeps it light for Tampa Bay’s defense and knows it’s important to celebrate the little successes as well as th...
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Kacy Rodgers on Vita Vea's Athleticism & Versatility | Press Conference Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line Kacy Rodgers spoke to the media following Thursday's Week 11 practice. Coordinator Rodgers discussed fac...
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Vita Vea Lassos Will Levis for 9-Yard Sack on First Drive | Titans vs. Bucs Highlights Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea lassos Titans quarterback Will Levis for 9-yard sack on Tennessee Titans' first drive.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Vita Vea lassos Levis for 9-yard sack on Titans' first drive Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea lassos Titans quarterback Will Levis for 9-yard sack on Tennessee Titans' first drive.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM
Active Sunday Vea (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The nose tackle missed Tampa Bay's Week 8 matchup with the Bills but then practiced in full throughout the week. Vea has played on a majority of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps in the six games he's played in and recorded 21 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Wednesday Vea (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Vea missed the Bucs' Week 8 contest against the Bills on Thursday after sustaining a groin injury in Week 7 against the Falcons. Barring a setback, Vea should be able to return against the Texans on Sunday. He has 21 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in six games this year.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs full practice Wednesday Vea (groin) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Vea missed the Bucs' Week 8 contest against the Bills on Thursday after sustaining a groin injury in Week 7 against the Falcons. Barring a setback, Vea should be able to return against the Texans on Sunday. He has 21 tackles (13 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in six games this year.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vita Vea on Leading the Team in Sacks, Credits His Teammates | Press Conference Defensive Lineman Vita Vea spoke to the media following Wednesday's Week 9 practice. DL Vea gave an update on his health and previewed what...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • BUCCANEERS.COM
No go for TNF Vea (groin) is inactive for the Buccaneers' contest with the Bills on Thursday Night Football, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Vea will take a seat for Week 8 after suffering a groin injury in the team's Week 7 loss to the Falcons. In his place, Greg Gaines will likely handle the lion's share of the workload at nose tackle against Buffalo.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea inactive while Mayfield, Godwin set to play; Bills elevate CB Josh Gordon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting defensive tackle Vita Vea was inactive against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night because of a groin injury
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
True game-time decision Vea (groin) is considered a true game-time decision for Thursday's contest against the Bills, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Vea is officially listed as questionable for Thursday Night Football, but it sounds like his status will come down to the wire. Definitive word on Vea's availability may not arrive until 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. If the 28-year-old nose tackle isn't able to go, Greg Gaines could start in his place.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable versus Buffalo Vea (groin) is officially listed as questionable for the Buccaneers' game against the Bills on Thursday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Head coach Todd Bowles stated that Vea will be a game-time decision for Thursday's game due to a groin injury. If the 28-year-old ends up being unable to play, Greg Gaines will start in Vea's place.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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