NFC South Standings

Team Div Overall
4-2-0 9-8-0
4-2-0 9-8-0
3-3-0 7-10-0
1-5-0 2-15-0

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2023 Defensive

STATS CMB
Total Tackles
SCK
Sacks
FUM
Forced Fumbles
INT
Interceptions
TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 43 5.5 2 0 0
Post Season 3 0.5 0 0 0

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Another productive season in books

    Vea recorded 43 tackles (28 solo), including 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles across 15 regular-season games in 2023. He added three stops (two solo), including a half-sack, in two postseason contests.

    The mammoth defensive tackle set a new career high in regular-season tackles and fell just one sack short of tying the career-best 6.5 he'd recorded in 2022. Vea's pair of forced fumbles also represented a new high-water mark, and although he's currently on the books for a cap hit of just under $21 million in 2024, there aren't any indications he won't be back in his usual role as the anchor of Tampa Bay's defensive line next season.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Logs full practice Thursday

    Vea (toe) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

    After being a limited participant in the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday, Vea upgraded to full practice Thursday. The veteran nose tackle has been nursing a toe injury, but it appears the issue is behind him and he's likely on track to play in a Week 16 matchup against the Jaguars.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Still nursing toe injury

    Vea (toe) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

    Vea was able to play through the toe issue in Week 15, so any limitations at this point may simply be for load management purposes. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he'll likely avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Available Sunday

    Vea (toe) is good to go for Sunday's tilt against the Packers, Scott Smith of the Bucs' official website reports.

    Vea was upgraded to questionable Saturday after originally getting a doubtful designation for this contest. He has completed the quick turnaround and will play in Green Bay. Look for him to take on his usual role at defensive tackle assuming he avoids any setbacks.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Upgraded to questionable

    Vea (toe) has been upgraded to questionable from doubtful for Sunday's game against the Packers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

    The nose tackle was listed as doubtful Friday after missing the team's Wednesday walkthrough. Vea appears to be trending toward returning after sitting out of the Buccaneers' Week 14 win over the Falcons. Vea has 33 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in 11 games this season.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Doubtful versus Green Bay

    Vea (toe) has been listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's contest against the Packers.

    Vea missed the Buccaneers' Week 14 win over the Falcons with a toe injury, and he's likely to miss a second straight game after logging a DNP for all three practices this week. Greg Gaines stepped in as the starting nose tackle for Week 14 and figures to reprise that role Sunday.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Considered unavailable Wednesday

    Vea (toe) did not participate at the Buccaneers' walkthrough Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.

    Vea missed the team's Week 14 win over the Falcons due to a toe injury and his status is still uncertain heading into Week 15. He'll likely need to return to practice in some capacity for one of Tampa Bay's final two sessions of the week if he's going to play Sunday in Green Bay.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Inactive Sunday

    Vea (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

    The starting nose tackle has 33 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles this season. Greg Gaines is in line to play in his absence.

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  • Buccaneers' Vita Vea: Questionable with toe injury

    Vea (toe) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, per coach Todd Bowles, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

    Vea is dealing with a toe injury heading into Sunday's clash with the NFC South-leading Falcons. The Buccaneers can ill-afford to lose the starting defensive tackle with cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle) and linebacker Devin White (foot) already ruled out.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 347 lbs
Birthplace: Milpitas, CA
Age: 29
School: Washington
Experience: 7