Bills may still trade for Buccaneers' Vita Vea before Week 1

The Buffalo Bills may still trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea before Week 1, despite Tampa Bay's public stance against a deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Vea, 31, requested a trade after seeking a new contract in the final year of his $18 million deal, and Schefter said he wouldn't be surprised if the Bucs relent if Vea remains firm. Vea has been a top run defender since 2018, with Tampa Bay allowing the fewest yards on between-the-tackle runs during his tenure. A trade faces hurdles, including salary cap strain, new contract negotiations, and Buffalo's crowded defensive line group. The Bills' new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard runs a 3-4 system, and Vea's age raises questions about his long-term value.