The Tampa Bay Buccaneers extended defensive tackle Vita Vea, securing the 2018 first-round pick (No. 12 overall) through his tenth NFL season.
Vea has been a mainstay of the Buccaneers' interior defensive line since his arrival. The extension removes any uncertainty about his future with the franchise and prevents him from reaching free agency.
As a defensive tackle, Vea anchors both run defense and interior pass rush. His size and athleticism typically require multiple blockers from opposing offenses, freeing up edge rushers and linebackers to pursue plays.
