Vita Vea
Bucs designate Vita Vea to return from reserve/injured list

Jan. 18, 2021 06:22 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have designated nose tackle Vita Vea to return from the reserve/injured list and the third-year pro is expected to...

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase reacts during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. From the unbeaten Steelers at the top to the winless Jets at the bottom, predictability has taken a hike halfway through NFL 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Halfway through NFL season, uncertainty reigns off the field

By Barry Wilner Nov. 11, 2020 03:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New York Jets nose tackle Steve McLendon (99) celebrates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in East Rutherford, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the move says the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade that sends veteran nose tackle Steve McLendon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The deal that was agreed upon Sunday night, Oct. 18, 2020, will reunite McLendon with Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who was the Jets' head coach from 2015-18. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
DT McLendon practices, will make Bucs debut against Raiders

By Fred Goodall Oct. 23, 2020 04:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, New York Jets nose tackle Steve McLendon (99) celebrates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in East Rutherford, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the move says the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade that sends veteran nose tackle Steve McLendon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The deal that was agreed upon Sunday night, Oct. 18, 2020, will reunite McLendon with Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, who was the Jets' head coach from 2015-18. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets agree to trade veteran NT Steve McLendon to Buccaneers

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 19, 2020 11:32 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Arians not speaking for Brady regarding 4th down confusion

By Fred Goodall Oct. 09, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Foles beat Brady again as Bears squeeze by Tampa Bay 20-19

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 08, 2020 11:56 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Jeff Driskel warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos 9/27/2020

Sep. 27, 2020 03:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) brings down Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers announced Thursday, March 26, 2020, that the team had re-signed defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh.(AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Bucs keeping defense together, re-sign Suh for $8 million

By Fred Goodall Mar. 26, 2020 01:09 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Vita Vea disappears and so does Dwayne Haskins

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 26, 2019 04:17 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Winston letting play state case for future with Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 25, 2019 06:06 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf (14) leaps past Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Mills (31) and Ronald Darby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Seahawks remain unbeaten on road, win at Philadelphia

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Big guy, big catch: Vea TD leads Bucs past Falcons 35-22

By Paul Newberry Nov. 24, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Former NFL player and ESPN broadcaster Mark Schlereth, left, speaks with former number one women's tennis player Billie Jean King before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:59 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, left, talks to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Buccaneers end 4-game skid, aim to start 1st winning streak

By Fred Goodall Nov. 11, 2019 07:44 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a leaping catch in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Winston throws for 358 yards, Bucs beat Cardinals 30-27

By Fred Goodall Nov. 10, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws an interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:13 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston passes during warmups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 03:01 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Tyeler Davison (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seahawks face last "easy" challenge hosting Buccaneers

By Tim Booth Oct. 31, 2019 08:58 PM EDT

tlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes the catch for a two-point conversion against Seattle Seahawks free safety Tedric Thompson (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seahawks silent at trade deadline, but shuffle continues

By Tim Booth Oct. 30, 2019 07:49 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston walks off the field after the second half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Tampa, Fla. At right, also in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 9/12/2019

Sep. 12, 2019 09:17 AM EDT