Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht stated there are "no plans" to trade Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea, despite his agent suggesting a trade is likely. Licht confirmed he has been in recent contact with Vea's agent and expressed hope for a resolution allowing Vea to play this season. While teams have inquired about Vea, Licht indicated these discussions are standard for this time of year.

Licht also reaffirmed that Baker Mayfield remains the Buccaneers' franchise quarterback. He declined to discuss specifics of Mayfield's contract situation but confirmed the team views him as a franchise player and that using the franchise tag on him in 2027 is an option. Mayfield has been present at camp, practicing daily despite contract frustrations.

Licht addressed player contract situations, noting that while negotiations can be challenging, the organization respects players' desires for extensions. He referenced past instances with players like Mike Evans and Tristan Wirfs who also navigated contract hold-ins before reaching agreements, suggesting a pattern of resolving such matters. Licht emphasized his respect for Mayfield and Vea amidst these negotiations.