Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro-Bowl defensive tackle Vita Vea did not practice this week and is acting as a "hold in" during the team's mandatory minicamp, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.
Vea is currently entering the final year of his contract. He is scheduled to earn $17 million for the upcoming season, but notably, none of that salary is currently guaranteed. By reporting to the team facility but opting out of on-field practice sessions, Vea avoids the significant daily fines associated with a traditional holdout while signaling his dissatisfaction with his current deal.
The veteran tackle remains a cornerstone of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. His decision to "hold in" follows a growing trend of NFL stars seeking long-term security or restructured contracts before the start of the regular season. Vea has been a critical component of the Bucs' defensive front since being drafted in the first round in 2018.
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