Vita Vea, the unstoppable force on Tampa Bay’s defensive line since being drafted 12th in 2018 and a key contributor to their Super Bowl win, didn’t make ESPN’s top 10 DT list for 2025 — landing only an honorable mention. Despite his massive frame, elite stats (250+ tackles, 49 TFL, 35 sacks), and reputation as a run-stopping wrecking ball, Vea is entering the final year of his $71M deal and seeking a raise, eyeing peers like Dexter Lawrence who’re earning way more. He’s currently projected as the 17th-highest-paid DT in 2026 — a number that doesn’t match his impact. With offseason workouts on hold, Vea’s contract negotiations are heating up — and the league’s paying attention.
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