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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Vita Vea News
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: DNP to open week
Vea (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Vea suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in Tampa Bay's Week 2 win over Detroit, and the 2018 first-round pick is considered day-to-day. His practice participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his availability for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Considered day-to-day
Vea is dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain and will have a chance to play in Week 3 after suffering the injury in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Vea was expected to undergo an MRI on Monday, which likely led to this diagnosis. The potentially quick return for the Washington product would be great news for the Buccaneers' defensive front, with Vea being one of the premier run-stopping tackles in the game. A final verdict on his ability to play in Week 3 against the Broncos probably won't be available until closer to kickoff Sunday, however.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: May be dealing with MCL sprain
Vea, who suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 20-16 win over Detroit, is believed to be dealing with a sprained MCL, but the Buccaneers have optimism the issue isn't serious, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Vea went down in the second half of Sunday's game and didn't return. He's slated for an MRI on Monday, which should provide clarity about his injury and his status moving forward. If Vea is unable to suit up Week 3 versus Denver, Greg Gaines would likely take over as Tampa Bay's starting nose tackle.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Spotted with knee brace
Vea was seen with a brace on his right knee following Sunday's 20-16 win over the Lions, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Vea was ruled out early in the second half of Sunday's game due to a knee injury. The 2018 first-round pick will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Vea's practice participation leading up to Week 3 against the Eagles will be closely monitored, and if he's unable to play, then Greg Gaines would slide into the starting nose tackle spot while C.J. Brewer serves as the backup.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Won't return Sunday
Vea has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Lions due to a knee injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
The Buccaneers were without Calijah Kancey (calf) for Sunday's game, and they'll now be down another starting defensive lineman in Vea. Greg Gaines will take over for Vea as the primary nose tackle for the rest of the game while C.J. Brewer provides depth.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Drops weight for third downs
Coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that Vea has dropped weight this offseason in the interest of playing increased snaps, including third downs, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Vea is coming off a career 2023 campaign, with a new high of 43 tackles (28 solo), while his 5.5 sacks fell just one short of tying a career-best mark. An ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks provides Vea with more IDP value than the usual defensive tackle, so if he can keep racking up sacks despite dropping weight, the addition of third-down reps could provide a significant boost to the 29-year-old's fantasy prospects.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Another productive season in books
Vea recorded 43 tackles (28 solo), including 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles across 15 regular-season games in 2023. He added three stops (two solo), including a half-sack, in two postseason contests.
The mammoth defensive tackle set a new career high in regular-season tackles and fell just one sack short of tying the career-best 6.5 he'd recorded in 2022. Vea's pair of forced fumbles also represented a new high-water mark, and although he's currently on the books for a cap hit of just under $21 million in 2024, there aren't any indications he won't be back in his usual role as the anchor of Tampa Bay's defensive line next season.
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Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Logs full practice Thursday
Vea (toe) was a full participant at practice Thursday.
After being a limited participant in the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday, Vea upgraded to full practice Thursday. The veteran nose tackle has been nursing a toe injury, but it appears the issue is behind him and he's likely on track to play in a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 347 lbs |
| Birthplace: Milpitas, CA |
| Age: 29 |
| School: Washington |
| Experience: 7 |