Fox Sports’ Greg Auman reports Buccaneers NT Vita Vea is present but not participating in minicamp amidst contract negotiations.

17 June 2026

Vea is due $17 million in the final year of his four-year contract, considerably lower than other top defensive big men around the league. It’s a situation to monitor as the season draws near, with the veteran nose tackle clearly looking for a new deal. Whether the saga carries into camp and the preseason remains to be seen, but it is possible Vea wants to put pen to paper before retaking the field.