A long-time star on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defence is ready for a change of scenery.
Defensive tackle Vita Vea requested a trade from the Buccaneers on Monday, according to multiple reports.
The request comes after failed attempts at contract extension talks, Vea's agent Collin Roberts told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
Vea, 31, has one season left on his current contract and is scheduled to make $18 million next season.
He has played with the Bucs for eight seasons since the team selected him with the 12th-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Over his eight seasons in Tampa, the six-foot-four, 347-pound tackle was named to two Pro Bowls and helped the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl in 2020.
Vea started all 17 regular-season games for the Buccaneers last season, recording 34 tackles and 4.5 sacks.
The Buccaneers finished 8-9 in 2025 and failed to make the playoffs for the first time in five seasons.
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