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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.
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 .
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 .
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 […]
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 .
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...
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 .
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 ...
Day 1 of 2026 training camp saw a lot happen on and off the field. Enjoy! The wisdom and fun of Ira and Joe is presented by Bill Currie Ford. Click play above or listen at Apple Podcasts or Podbean.com. […] The post Ira Kaufman Talks Vita Vea Fantasies & Realities, 1-on-1 Chat With Baker Mayfield, Day 1 Camp Observations, And Much More appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Per the wire, the Buccaneers tried out four players on Wednesday, including DB Xavion Alford, DE Quincy Ivory, DB Ifeatu Melifonwu, and DT Travis Shaw. Of this group, the Buccaneers opted to sign Melifonwu and Shaw ahead of training camp. Melifonwu, 27, is the brother of veteran S Obi Melifonwu and was a two-year starter […] The post Buccaneers Tried Out Four Players, Signed Two appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they signed DT Travis Shaw to the roster. In a corresponding move, Tampa Bay waived DT Haggai Chisom Ndubuisi. Shaw, 21, was a five-star recruit and a top national prospect when he committed to North Carolina. After three years in Chapel Hill, he transferred to Texas for his final collegiate […] The post Buccaneers Made Two Moves, Signed DT Travis Shaw appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The senior member of the Buccaneers roster was speaking today after Day 1 of training camp practice. Veteran receiver Chris Godwin, a future Buccaneers Ring of Honor member, was a third-round draft pick in 2017. He’s still around and, damn, […] The post Chris Godwin Talks Health, Contract Issues, Mike Evans appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
According to Adam Schefter, the Buccaneers have signed S Ifeatu Melifonwu to a one-year pact. He upgrades the depth at safety for Tampa Bay and stays in the state of Florida after last season with the Dolphins. Melifonwu, 27, is the brother of veteran S Obi Melifonwu and was a two-year starter for Syracuse. He […] The post Buccaneers Signed S Ifeatu Melifonwu appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Vita Vea's trade request may go unanswered after latest news.
UPDATED: You may have heard Benjamin Morrison is dealing with a tender hamstring. Why does Joe have the feeling he will be typing about that several times over the next five months? So already the cornerback position is thin for […] The post Todd Bowles Still Looking For A Corner appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Joe is advising fans to wave off reports of a Zyon McCollum interception at Day 1 of minicamp practice today. Yes, McCollum caught the pass out at the right sideline thrown by Baker Mayfield, but in the real world, rookie […] The post Zyon McCollum “Interception” Was Really A Rueben Bain Sack appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Joe loves the gamesmanship. Vita “Trade Me” Vea, the Buccaneers’ manbeast defensive tackle, didn’t practice today during Day 1 of training camp. He did, however, stand on the field and watch. He also grabbed a blocking pad at one point […] The post (Allegedly) Vita Vea Has A “Tweaked” Back appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Buccaneers All-World left tackle Tristan Wirfs didn’t answer the bell for Day 1 of training camp. Todd Bowles said Wirfs tweaked a hamstring in a report-for-duty running test yesterday. Wirfs, per Bowles, stayed off the field today and was inside […] The post Tristan Wirfs Has A Hamstring Injury appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
Tony Castricone went from being a high schooler working in a small-town ice cream shop to eventually landing a prestigious sports broadcasting job. Last month, Castricone was named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ new radio play-by-play announcer. The 44-year-old succeeds Gene Deckerhoff, who retired after nearly four decades as the franchise’s voice. Castricone has no ties to Florida…
It seems recent history says, both league-wide and with the Bucs, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea likely isn’t going anywhere. For now. This week, explosive news erupted when Vea, through his camp, demanded a trade from Tampa Bay. Vea […] The post NFL Teams Don’t Believe Jason Licht Will Trade Vita Vea appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
With almost every team reported for training camp, Tuesday was filled with a ton of NFL news. We saw Jalen Carter and Brian O’Neill get extensions, and we saw Dane Jackson announce his retirement. But we also learned that Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have halted extension talks, and Mayfield will play out the 2026 season without an extension. Mayfield, […] The post 5 Most Intriguing Landing Spots For Baker Mayfield if He Leaves Tampa Bay in 2027 appeared first on EssentiallySp...