Hold-In Ends After Vita Vea Agrees To 1-Year, $30 Million Extension With Buccaneers: REPORT

August 19, 2026 10:59 PM ET Tampa can sleep now! At least for a year.Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has officially ended his hold-in with the franchise, doing so Wednesday as the organization announced it agreed to terms with the two-time Pro Bowler on a one-year contract extension.The Buccaneers reached an agreement with Vea and his agent, Collin Roberts, on the deal that puts an extra $6 million on top of the $18 million he was already slated to get paid for the 2026 season. Altogether, that brings his salary to $24 million, with another $24 million in 2027, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter who cited sources. (RELATED: Massive Brawl Pops Off During Saints-Cowboys Practice Session To Give Us Absolute Insanity)Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, who also cited a source, Vea will be