49ers engage in Vita Vea trade talks with Buccaneers

The San Francisco 49ers were previously named a logical fit for Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive star Vita Vea, who requested a trade after negotiations in contract talks stalled.It appears the 49ers are trying to turn their rumored interested in trading for Vea a reality.

According to NFL insider Mike Garafolo, a number of teams have checked on Vea’s availability, including the 49ers.“Teams have called the Buccaneers to see if they’re interested in trading (Vea).

Amongst them I’m told is the Bills, the Bears, the 49ers and there are a few others as well,” Garafolo said on NFL Game Day Kickoff ahead of the Buccaneers’ preseason opener against the New York Jets.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story Vea didn’t play in the preseason opener Friday and has engaged in a hold-in since the start of training camp.The Pro Bowl nose tackle reportedly hopes to join a California team or the Las Vegas Raiders, which places the 49ers as a preferred destination for Vea.

Rumors surrounding a trade reached their peak when Vea’s agent, Collin Roberts, said the contract saga between his client and the Buccaneers would almost certainly result in a departure.“I just don’t see it ending in anything but a trade at this point,” Roberts told the Tampa Bay Times earlier this month.

California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!General manager Jason Licht quickly followed those remarks by issuing a response of his own.“I have no plans on trading Vita,” Licht said.

The 49ers would certainly bene...