Bucs GM Says Baker Mayfield Still Franchise QB, 'No Plans' to Trade Vita Vea
Jason Licht said Tampa Bay has no plans to move the Pro Bowl lineman and still views Baker Mayfield as the team’s franchise quarterback.
- On Thursday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stated the team has "no plans on trading" Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea. Licht noted the organization remains engaged with Vea's agent regarding a potential long-term contract extension.
- Stalled contract negotiations this offseason prompted Vea to request a trade last week. His agent, Collin Roberts, told the Tampa Bay Times he "doesn't see it ending in anything but a trade."
- Vea, entering the final year of a four-year, $71 million extension, is observing practice while nursing a mild back injury sustained July 28. He has totaled 256 tackles and 35 sacks over eight seasons.
- Head coach Todd Bowles downplayed the potential absence, telling reporters Thursday, "We can play without him, that's not a big deal." Bowles acknowledged the team is prepared if circumstances change.
- Quarterback Baker Mayfield faces a parallel contract impasse, telling reporters he feels "disrespected" after failing to secure an extension by his deadline. Both players enter the 2026 season on expiring deals.
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Sep 29, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht responded to the public comments made by quarterback Baker Mayfield about his contract situation. Licht tried to be diplomatic on Thursday as he made comments about Mayfield’s public dis…
Bucs GM: No plans to trade Vita Vea, Baker Mayfield a franchise QB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stressed Thursday that the team does not plan to trade Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea and considers Baker Mayfield as a franchise quarterback. "I have no plans on trading Vita," Licht said Thursday. .".....
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Spectrum News 13No plans to trade Vita Vea, Bucs' GM says
GM Jason Licht says the team is still trying to figure out how to hold on to the defense's centerpiece.
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