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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a roller coaster ride of a matchup on Sunday. They travelled to New Orleans to play the Saints, their division rivals. After a back and forth first half in which New Orleans took a 27-24 lead before the break, the Bucs roared back in the second half.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 12

Bucs Star DT Fined for Celebration by NFL

The National Football League has been cracking down on celebrations of a specific type in 2024, and now, a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been fined for doing it.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 12

NFL punishes Vita Vea for 'violent gesture' ahead of Week 6 matchup against the Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on from the bad Week 5 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but two players are getting one last reminder before Sunday's kickoff against the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 12

NFL fines Ja'Marr Chase, Vita Vea, Andre Cisco for violent gestures

The NFL is continuing to let players know that gesturing as if shooting a gun or otherwise depicting violence is not allowed on the field. Three more players were fined this week for violent gestures.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 3

Week 5 TNF: Bucs-Falcons Preview, Odds, Prediction

The Atlanta Falcons have an opportunity to pull even with Tampa Bay atop the NFC South when they play host to the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Bucs Wire / September 30

Report Card Grades for the Bucs Week 4 performance against the Eagles

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff rematch on Sunday looked much different than their January matchup. On Sunday, the Bucs took the money and ran, coming out of the gates firing on all cylinders.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 26

Bucs RB Doesn't Participate in Practice Thursday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a full injury report heading into Thursday, but all may not be as bad as it seems. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had 16 different players on the injury report Wednesday, which led many to be concerned about certain players like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and more.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 25

Bucs’ week gets off to the exact start they need ahead of Week 4 showdown vs Eagles

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) are coming off an extremely disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos, making the upcoming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles all the more important than it already was. One of the many reasons the Bucs lost to the Broncos was because of the injuries along both the defensive and offensive lines.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 23

Defensive Standouts: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Players Who Will Shape the Season

As the 2024 NFL season nears, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come with a roster brimming with talent and promise. Although offensive stars and high-profile acquisitions often capture the spotlight, the defensive unit will play a pivotal role in the team’s success.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 22

Bucs Star Downgraded To Out Ahead Of Broncos Matchup

It's only three weeks into the season, but the Buccaneers have already been hit hard with the injury bug. Before the season began they lost future star defensive lineman Calijah Kancey to a calf injury that has kept him out of the first games.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Talk / September 21

Bucs downgrade Vita Vea to out for Sunday

Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea won't be helping the team try for a third straight win on Sunday. Vea was ruled out for their home game against the Broncos because of a knee injury.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 20

Key Buccaneer starter trending the wrong way to face Denver Broncos based on final injury report

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense managed to hold its own without nose tackle Vita Vea last week in its 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

NFL News / Bucs Wire / September 20

Bucs expected to be without two key starters against Broncos

With three days to go until the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos, they’ll likely be going in without a few starters. Two in particular, right tackle Luke Goedeke and nose tackle Vita Vea, didn’t participate in practice at all this week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Nation / September 16

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea ‘day-to-day’ with an MCL sprain

It could have been much worse. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped major injury news Sunday during their 20-16 win against the Lions. Defensive tackle Vita Vea left the game early due to a leg injury, an injury where a teammate accidentally landed on his right knee during a Lions pass attempt.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 16

Vita Vea's latest injury update comes with a surprise that gives the Bucs a huge break

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been hit hard by injuries over the first two weeks of the season and things went up a notch on Sunday after Pro Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea was injured in the third quarter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 15

Bucs Star Receives Hopeful Injury Prognosis

Following an impressive 20-16 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were fired up. Due to an array of injuries following their Week 1 win vs.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea Suffers MCL Sprain

The Buccaneers ruled out DT Vita Vea due to a knee injury during their Week 2 matchup on Sunday. Ian Rapoport reports that the initial diagnosis is that Vea is an MCL sprain.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Buccaneers lose Vita Vea to knee injury in Lions matchup

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the midst of a tough Week Two matchup against the Detroit Lions. The team is a tight matchup right now, but they suffered a blow earlier in the matchup.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 1

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers might very quietly be building toward a very strong season.

NFL insider has surprising 'best-case scenario' for 2024 Buccaneers

Buccaneers, Pro Bowl WR reportedly have not discussed extension

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The 'Most prominent quarterbacks in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / May 7

Buccaneers DL Coach Says Vea has 'Got to Take Another Step'

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ate gearing up for the start of their offseason programs. With OTAs starting in late May, it’s finally time to turn our attention from free agency and the draft to actual football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Gridiron Heroics / May 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Need $70 Million Star to ‘Play Better,’ Coach Says

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea was instrumental in the franchise’s most recent Super Bowl win, has been named a Second-Team All-Pro, and made an appearance in the Pro Bowl, so far in his career.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / May 1

Buccaneers want former first-round pick to become 'dominant' in 2024

2024 will be an important year for Vita Vea and the Buccaneers.

Snap judgments: Which NFC rookies will earn the most playing time?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / May 1

Bucs Hope Lighter Vita Vea Can Be 'Dominant' In 2024

The Bucs list defensive tackle Vita Vea at 6-foot-4, 347 pounds. But that’s what Vea weighed seven years ago at the NFL Scouting Combine in 2018 when Tampa Bay made the 2017 PAC-12 Defensive Player of the Year the team’s first-round pick.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / April 30

Buccaneers DT Vita Vea Hinted To Play At Lighter Weight For 2024 Season

Vita Vea has always been a mauler for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the defensive front. It wouldn't be wise to expect that to change, but he could look a little bit different coming into 2024.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 16

Bucs DT Vita Vea upgraded to questionable vs. Packers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea has been upgraded to questionable to play in Sunday's game against the host Green Bay Packers. Vea initially was listed as doubtful with a toe injury that prevented him from participating in practice all week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / June 7, 2023

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Football Hall of Fame watch

The Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2023 will be inducted on Aug. 5. Here are members of the 2023 Buccaneers who could be inducted into the Hall of Fame someday.

Buccaneers' Tristan Wirfs confirms move to left tackle

Buccaneers named best fit for former Cowboys running back

Former first overall pick predicts winner of Buccaneers' QB competition

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