The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Vita Vea to a one-year, $30 million extension that is fully guaranteed, keeping him under contract for two more seasons and adding a $6 million raise in 2026, with a total of $48 million guaranteed over the next two years.

Vea has anchored Todd Bowles’ run-stopping defense since 2019, delivering strong tackles, sacks, pressures, and defensive stops, helping the unit rank highly in run defense with him on the field.

The 49ers showed interest in trading for Vea earlier in the week, but no deal materialized before the Buccaneers’ preseason opener.

Other brief preseason items include injury updates and practice notes from around the league.

The Steelers will skip quarterback starts against the Jets in a preseason game to evaluate depth, with Will Howard and Drew Allar getting reps and Allar coming off a strong debut.

Atlanta Falcons placed running back Trey Sermon on injured reserve, signaling a potential season-ending absence ahead of cut-down day.

unsigned free agent wide receiver A.T. Perry worked out for the Dolphins, along with workouts for several other players.

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Bengals’ Week 1 preparation includes a joint practice with the Bears, emphasizing focus on imposing their will and readiness before facing the Buccaneers.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported the extension and prior interest, grounding the piece in established reporting.

Buffalo has considered upgrades on the defensive line, with Vita Vea among players discussed by multiple teams.

The extension is framed within broader Buccaneers coverage, including season outlook after missing the NFC South and preseason notes.