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Earlier this week, it was reported that Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield plans to play out his contract this season after the self-imposed deadline of the start of training camp for an extension was not met. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Mayfield said the team offered him a two-year deal which the signal caller feels was “probably […] The post Baker Mayfield Says Bucs’ Best Offer Was Just Two Years, ‘Pretty Far’ From $50M APY appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
ESPN had insider Jeremy Fowler at One Buc Palace today patrolling the compound through the morning. Part of what that resulted in was a report stating trade interest is “pretty heavy” for Vita “Trade Me” Vea. However, per Fowler, he […] The post ESPN Reports “Heavy” Trade Interest In Vita Vea appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield addressed the media after the second day of training camp and made sure he put all discussions around his contract to bed. Mayfield made it clear that he was disappointed and disrespected by the Buccaneers for how they handled negotiations.However, he told the team that he would not listen […] The post Baker Mayfield Says Buccaneers Disrespected Him appeared first on HEAVY .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not reached a new deal with Baker Mayfield ahead of the final season of his current contract, which is "very disappointing" to a quarterback who is also feeling motivated as a result.
Texas Rangers @ Tampa Bay Rays Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:10 AM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Tropicana Field RHP Cole Winn vs. LHP Shane McClanahan Today’s Lineups RANGERS RAYS Wyatt Langford – LF Yandy Diaz – DH Ezequiel Duran – 3B Jonathan Aranda – 1B Brandon Nimmo – DH Junior Caminero […]
Man, that alleged tweaked back is sure holding up Vita “Trade Me” Vea’s 2026 development. Vea was indoors during practice today, per Todd Bowles. Also inside was Bucs all-world left tackle Tristan Wirfs nursing his very real hamstring injury. Bowles […] The post Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea Indoors Nursing Injuries During Practice appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The 49ers Collective podcast proposed a trade that swaps DT Alfred Collins and WR Brandon Aiyuk for Buccaneers DT Vita Vea. The post 49ers Trade Pitch Swaps ‘Breakout Star’ for $71 Million Pro Bowler appeared first on HEAVY .
As the Tampa Bay Rays sit in a strong position in the American League standings in late July 2026, the organization faces a familiar but critical decision point. With the trade deadline set for August 3, speculation has intensified around potential moves to bolster the major league roster. Yet, recent reporting from Ken Rosenthal underscores […]
That former team executive with probably the most popular all-NFL show in the land is pointing a finger at Buccaneers ownership. Pat Kirwan, the former Jets assistant coach, Bucs scout and Jets personnel chief, is huge fan of Todd Bowles […] The post Suspicion That Team Glazer Is Blocking Baker Mayfield, Vita Vea Deals appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Following his trade request this week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has reportedly already been the subject of multiple trade inquiries from opposing teams.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports there is “pretty heavy” trade interest in Buccaneers DT Vita Vea, but Tampa Bay doesn’t plan to move him. Fowler says the Buccaneers have had several callers for the veteran lineman after he requested a trade without a new contract earlier this week. Fowler also brings up that Tampa Bay doesn’t […] The post Buccaneers Don’t Plan To Trade Vita Vea Despite Interest From Several Teams appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
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Well, that was a horrible way to lose a baseball game. You just can’t lose when your ace has a four-run lead late. You just can’t lose when you twice survive five-man infield plays with a runner on third in extras. You just can’t lose when you’re an out away from a win and your […]
That explosion you heard this week wasn’t from your neighbor eating bad lettuce. It was one of the bigger bombshells to go off at One Buc Palace in quite a while. Pro Bowl tackle Vita Vea demanded a trade. Vea […] The post Todd Bowles On Trading Vita Vea appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Injuries can ruin careers in professional sports. Often, players are beyond productive when on the field but see their opportunities significantly hindered by injuries. In this ranking, we will name one player from each team who has either seen the "prime" of their career limited or the longevity of their career hindered due to serious […]
I wish I had more to say, but all the Rays’ offensive prowess came in the first inning this evening — and nothing else after that! Casey Legumina was tonight’s opener, working a 1-2-3 first inning, and his night would be finished thereafter. On pitch one in the bottom of the first, Yandy Diaz swatted […]
Former NFL executive and long-time ESPN analyst Louis Riddick is one of the more respected guys breaking down football who works for the four-letter. Given who he has worked with as both a former player and personnel man (Howie Roseman, […] The post Louis Riddick: Why Are The Bucs Fooling Around With Baker Mayfield? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Texas Rangers didn’t score but the Tampa Bay Rays scored three runs. MacKenzie Gore allowed three hits to the first four batters he faced in tonight’s contest. Two of those hits were home runs including one on the first pitch from Gore and another, a two-run shot, that nearly tore the roof off the […]
Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , and the market for one of the NFL's best interior defenders is beginning to take shape. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo , the two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle asked out after failed attempts at a contract extension, according to his agent Collin Roberts. Vea is entering the final year of the four-year deal he signed in 2022 and is set to earn $18 million this season. There is no guarantee the Buccaneers honor the request, but...
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a couple of roster moves to start training camp. One of them was swapping out depth on the defensive line. The team added rookie UDFA Travis Shaw to the defensive tackle room, and they cut injured defensive tackle Haggai Ndbuisi. One more roster tweak for the Bucs, who cut injured […] The post Buccaneers Make Unexpected Roster Move to Open Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles told reporters that DT Vita Vea tweaked a muscle in his running test on Tuesday, which is why he’s not practicing. He added there’s been zero talk from the team about trading him, despite Vea’s request amid a contract standoff. (Greg Auman) Buccaneers LT Tristan Wirfs also injured his hamstring […] The post NFC Notes: Vita Vea, Chris Olave, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers, Saints appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It seems Bucs coach Todd Bowles has an interesting description of Bucs right guard Cody Mauch. Today, Bowles suggested Mauch, who missed the last 15 games of the 2025 season due to a blown knee, is “stouter.” So what exactly […] The post Todd Bowles Thinks Cody Mauch Is “Stouter” appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
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The New York Giants were seen as candidates for Vita Vea, after the defensive tackle on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers asked out, but the G-Men may have other plans. Although the New York Giants were urged to see Vita Vea as a perfect addition to their defensive line, reports suggest the G-Men are not interested. Instead, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have to deal their star nose tackle to another NFL franchise—or better yet, settle the dispute and keep Vea in the Big Guava. According to Dan ...