Ndamukong Suh Speaks Out On Behalf Of Vita Vea
July 28th, 2026
Vita Vea confidante Ndamukong Suh.
Joe has an answer to Ndamukong Suh’s question.
Yes, Suh took to Twitter to defend his former Bucs teammate, Vita Vea. Joe had this late last night but this is another angle about the video.
The former Bucs great, Super Bowl champion, and someday a Pro Football Hall of Famer, Suh no doubt is working behind the scenes with Vea in the Pro Bowl tackle’s quest to get paid again.
Vea is expected to pocket some $18 million in the final year of his contract this season which, per Spotrac.com, is the 21st highest-paid interior defensive lineman. We all sure as hell know Vea is much better than that.
Suh and Vea were Bucs teammates for three seasons. Suh has become both a close friend and an advisor to Vea.
Suh is an extremely intelligent guy who is very savvy about finances (one of his confidants is none other than Warren Buffett). When Suh played, he negotiated his own contracts.
“This Joe” has zero doubt Vea’s sudden demand for a trade is a negotiating ploy that Suh himself either signed off on or advised Vea to launch. In a video Suh posted Twitter last night, Suh had a large photo of Vea in the background and Suh took the Bucs to task for dragging their feet on the negotiations.
Suh asked repeatedly why a team (he didn’t mention the Bucs) would shadow box Vea, who Suh described as a “cornerstone.”
For “this Joe” the answer is simple: The Bucs are knee-deep trying to get Baker Mayfield signed. Once that is finished, the Bucs know how much Team Glazer loot they can play with and offer Vea.
So Vea is upset (maybe — stay tuned for the next story), Suh is upset, Bucs fans are outraged and blaming Todd Bowles. LOL
Training camp just got a whole lot more interesting. Nothing beats good ol’ fashioned drama.
First practice is tomorrow morning.
Never understood why teams do this. pic.twitter.com/dJshIfvFhh
— Ndamukong Suh (@NdamukongSuh) July 28, 2026
July 28th, 2026 at 12:08 am
It is all about the coin. Vea wants one final big contract and Suh is his mouthpiece. Licht probably does not want to extend Vea past 2026 because he has his doubts about players on the wrong side of 30 and would rather give Veaa a raise or a shorter deal. Joe is right, nothing will happen until the mayfield deal is settled. Suh/Vea will have to wait teheir turn. Question is, will vea risk a holdout which will hit him the wallett right away and also, what could the Bucs really get for him in trade, a day 2 pick??????
July 28th, 2026 at 12:13 am
“ For “this Joe” the answer is simple: The Bucs are knee-deep trying to get Baker Mayfield signed. Once that is finished, the Bucs know how much Team Glazer loot they can play with and offer Vea.”
Why does a multi billion dollar organization have to wait until the eve of training camp to get this finalized? Flesh Licht has had months to get this worked out, what has he been spending his days doing? What, throughout the work week, has taken higher priority than fleshing out these contracts?
July 28th, 2026 at 12:14 am
He’s not showing up to work for free he’s under contract. That’s the thing suh is not factoring in. Vea knows he has one more chance at a sizable contract at age 31 playing DT. That’s it. It’s all business
July 28th, 2026 at 12:17 am
Wtf? He’s guaranteed 17.5 million to play 75 percent of defensive snaps. While that’s top 10 in NT percentage. He’s takes plays off and he refuses to lose that fat around his belly. Imagine if he truly wanted to be the best. He would lose that gain muscle and weigh 335-340kbs rather than fat at 347. Let him leave. We should have fired Todd and got an innovator thay actually wants to win. Not a head coach eho sleeps like a newborn babe before games. Somebody who sufdenly awakes with intriguing play…Everybody hates Todd. Again everybody hates Todd
July 28th, 2026 at 12:19 am
He’s guaranteed 17.5 million to play 75 percent of defensive snaps. While that’s top 10 in NT percentage. He’s takes plays off and he refuses to lose that fat around his belly. Imagine if he truly wanted to be the best. He would lose that gain muscle and weigh 335-340kbs rather than fat at 347. Let him leave. We should have fired Todd and got an innovator thay actually wants to win. Not a head coach eho sleeps like a newborn babe before games. Somebody who sufdenly awakes with intriguing play…Everybody hates Todd. Again everybody hates Todd
July 28th, 2026 at 12:25 am
Hopefully, Suh hasn’t “helped” his friend into a jam.
July 28th, 2026 at 12:27 am
lol just straight up deleting my comments?
July 28th, 2026 at 12:29 am
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@Joe
Please make sure everyone reads this. I’m sick and tired of these divas that are not loyal to the team we love unconditionally. If you don’t feel what I’m about to express then go onto Pewter Report or some other vanilla NFL team forum.
Ndamukong Suh lecturing the Buccaneers about loyalty is rich. Negotiations are private. If you’re airing them out on social media, you’re not helping your friend, you’re trying to pressure an organization that’s been one of the best-run franchises in the NFL.
Vita Vea signed the contract. The Buccaneers honored every penny of it. That’s called BUSINESS, not betrayal.
As for Suh, it’s easy to criticize from a podcast chair. Building a championship roster from the front office is a little harder.
Dynasties aren’t built by rewarding public pressure, they’re built by making tough decisions. If someone wants out, open the door, collect the draft picks, and let the next hungry player earn the jersey. Our Buccaneers were here before any player arrived, and they’ll still be chasing Lombardis long after today’s headlines are forgotten.
🔥LFG!
❌Divas
July 28th, 2026 at 12:39 am
Can’t recall one from you but have deleted 50+.
July 28th, 2026 at 1:01 am
@Bori… easier just to scroll past your rant than switch sites.
July 28th, 2026 at 1:07 am
Don’t blame Vita actually. The older he gets the higher likelihood of an injury, so getting that security of another year or two extension is more pressing at this stage. Don’t expect the Bucs to make the playoffs this season or, if they somehow do, not get past the 1st round as usual. If the return is good, not opposed to a trade to continue to build the team for the new HC next season.
July 28th, 2026 at 1:11 am
Does seem that players are starting to realize the “Championship mentality” left this organization with Brady. We’ve adapted the “let’s win the worst division in the NFL” mentality under todd & ownership has allowed it to happen. Sad state to be in.
July 28th, 2026 at 1:43 am
@FIboy84
This will be fun, because it’s not a rant. You did scroll, though. Far enough to read it, think about it, and leave a comment. That’s the funny part. If facts feel like a rant, maybe the problem isn’t the post, it’s that you don’t have anything to counter it with. I’m waiting, pick your battles. If you don’t bleed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then you will be silent like the rest.
🔥 LFG!
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⏰ I’ll wait
July 28th, 2026 at 1:44 am
Definitely seems as though players are realizing the “Championship Mentailty” the team likes to trumpet left this organization along with Brady. Under todd the yearly goal has become “Let’s win the worst division in football”, and the Glazers have sat idly by and let it happen. Sad time to be a Buc fan…
July 28th, 2026 at 1:45 am
Definitely seems as though players are realizing the “Championship Mentailty” the team likes to trumpet left this organization along with Brady. Under todd the yearly goal has become “Let’s win the worst division in football”, and the Glazers have sat idly by and let it happen. Sad time to be a Buc fan…
July 28th, 2026 at 1:47 am
@FIBoy84
So which is it? Don’t blame Vita because he’s protecting his future… but also trade him because the season is already over? That’s not analysis, that’s talking out of both sides of your Arshhh. Training camp hasn’t even gotten rolling and you’ve already crowned the next head coach. I’ll stick with facts over fortune-telling my boy. You definitely got 1 thing right, boy analysis.
July 28th, 2026 at 1:50 am
@FIboy84
You did scroll, though. Far enough to read it, think about it, and leave a comment. That’s the funny part. If facts feel like a rant, maybe the problem isn’t the post, it’s that you don’t have anything to counter it with.
🔥 LFG!
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July 28th, 2026 at 1:50 am
You got the Bori..ng part right as well. Thanks for chiming in with your opinion though, can sleep better at night knowing how you feel. Yawn…
July 28th, 2026 at 1:53 am
Definitely seems as though players are realizing the “Championship Mentality” the team likes to trumpet left this organization along with Brady. Under todd the yearly goal has become “Let’s win the worst division in football”, and the Glazers have sat idly by and let it happen. Sad time to be a Buc fan…
July 28th, 2026 at 1:55 am
@ Joe
Any reason why I’m constantly getting the “Your comment is awaiting moderation” message? Posting from Vietnam, but get it regardless of whether or not I use a VPN lately.
July 28th, 2026 at 2:00 am
@Boring
Just read that first bit and kept on moving. Good to know you’re soft enough to let someone get in your head who doesn’t care about your opinion though. Peace be with you my friend lol.
July 28th, 2026 at 2:01 am
I had rather over pay Vea than Baker.
There are decent quarterbacks in places like the place the Bucs found Baker. But, where do you find another Vea?
4 years at $22M per year with 2 years guaranteed seems fair to me. We know the Bucs need Vea this year. And, no matter who they draft, it is reasonable to expect that the Bucs will want Vea next year. The last two years, keep him if his play merits it.
The upside for Vea is that he gets a raise this year with $44M guaranteed instead of $18M.
If he is wanting $30M, give his agent permission to try to find a sign and trade.
I had rather see the Bucs overpay Vea than Baker.
I think that the Bucs can find a good and affordable QB to run this offense behind this OL with these skill players – Mac Jones, maybe?
I don’t know where the Bucs would find another Vea.
July 28th, 2026 at 2:15 am
@FLBoy84
Imagine declaring victory while voluntarily coming back for another comment. That’s not getting in my head my boy, that’s camping in my comment section.
The only thing you got into was another reply. Congratulations.
You keep trying to convince everyone you’re under my skin, but your second visit says I rented space in yours. Too Easy..
Oh and Soft’ is having to announce you didn’t care… twice 🍦.
🔥 LFG!
🧌 X !!
🏈 Real fans are realist!!!
July 28th, 2026 at 2:26 am
@Toopanca
Now back to someone who can formulate a thought. You lost me at Mac Jones though. I respect your opinion, but Mac is 25–32 as a starter with 67 touchdowns, 50 interceptions and an 86.9 career rating. New England discarded him, Jacksonville treated him as a backup, and San Francisco signed him to carry Brock Purdy’s clipboard. One respectable stretch inside Kyle Shanahan’s quarterback-friendly system does not make him a franchise replacement.
Vea is unique and valuable, but he is also a 31-year-old defensive tackle asking for another major commitment. Baker has already delivered a division title, a playoff victory and a 4,500-yard, 41-touchdown season in Tampa. Suggesting the Bucs can simply downgrade from Baker to Mac Jones because the offensive line and receivers will carry him is not roster construction, it’s fantasy football with the difficulty setting turned off.
You may have trouble finding another Vita Vea, but replacing a legitimate franchise quarterback with Mac Jones is how you quickly discover that finding another Baker wasn’t so easy either.
July 28th, 2026 at 2:32 am
Feel sorry for anyone who has to tolerate your presence bro lol.
July 28th, 2026 at 2:42 am
@FLBoy84
Bro, your entire contribution has been talking about me. Mine has been talking football. Readers can decide who added value. Real talk, it’s amazing how much effort you’re putting into avoiding the actual discussion. You keep trying to make it about me because you can’t make it about football. Please stop 🤣.
Oh..
And..
LOL’ isn’t an argument. It’s just punctuation for people who ran out of one.
🔥 LFG!
🏈 Let’s Talk BUCS!
July 28th, 2026 at 2:55 am
There can be zero expectations with this team right now.
These 2 contracts will shape the future so make the right choice.
July 28th, 2026 at 3:31 am
I’d imagine Licht’s was busy with the draft until pretty recently. The Glazers were on vacation too from what I’ve read. They should be able to do everything they need now. I wish they didn’t make us wait since it’s a bit nerve racking after what happened with Evans.
July 28th, 2026 at 3:50 am
Blaming Bowles is lazy and ridiculous. Only person to blame is Vita Vea. He is responsible for his own actions. Honor your contract and STFU.
July 28th, 2026 at 4:41 am
Is Vea really that good at 31? Let’s be honest here, he’s not what he was. Let someone else pay him a huge salary.
July 28th, 2026 at 6:19 am
There was a narrative a few months ago about how many people on the Bucs make $20 million+. (7 or 8, I think) Since then, we’ve lost Mike, current count is 6, with Baker at the top with a cap hit of $39 mil, Wirfs at $36 mil, Godwin at $33 mil, then Winfield, Vita and Goedeke. Safe to say Mauch will join this group soon, I don’t see how we do it, and we have NO ONE in the pipeline to replace Vita
July 28th, 2026 at 6:26 am
Hate talking about another’s man’s money but 18 million is not working for free.
July 28th, 2026 at 6:48 am
@BoriMex. Maybe stop loving a sports organization and players unconditionally especially when they don’t care about you or any of us at all. The Glazers and their players laugh at “diehard” fans.
Vita should honor his contract and the Bucs should refuse to trade him merely out of spite. If $18 million isn’t enough then whatever.
July 28th, 2026 at 8:16 am
Suh says he doesn’t know why teams “wait until the last minute” and “you wouldn’t work for free” … BRUH. $17 MILLION is not free and he has a YEAR left on his deal it’s not last minute.
not sure if “savvy” is the right word… “manipulative” is more like it.
July 28th, 2026 at 9:04 am
Suh Mr financial advisor at it again.
July 28th, 2026 at 9:08 am
Joe spelled it out in the story. Took two sentences.
July 28th, 2026 at 9:12 am
The older I get the more bored I am by contract disputes. It’s the least entertaining thing about football. I miss having actual games to watch.
/rant
July 28th, 2026 at 9:27 am
They have been giving out some questionable contracts such as McCollum’s. If they don’t get Vita signed and the season goes south, Baker and his big contract will be the piñata, at least among some of the posters here. I hope Baker tells them that he will sign for a few million less as long as they get Vita signed too!
July 28th, 2026 at 9:49 am
folks say vita signed his contract and has to honor it, well the same goes for baker!!!!….that clown will make 30mil and wants 50mil now….i dont hear you clowns bashing baker
licht has become the worst GM over night…he makes not trade deadline deals, lets mike walk and now this BS with vita….
VITA>baker….sign Vita, let baker play it out
GO BUCS!!!!
July 28th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Oscar,
I hope the tooth Fairy is real too, but sadly……. The NFL is cut-throat business. Snakes like Licht smile to your face, telling you how much they love you, all the while plotting your replacement. There is no loyalty. Brady took less salary as a good business decision. More endorsements easily made up the difference and got him rings and glory. The big money infusion has made it a different world. Baker is not forgoing salary for Vita.
It’s $10 bucks a tooth now.
July 28th, 2026 at 10:04 am
Baker is not asking for a trade. Also not holding out. Nothing to bash Baker about. He is just renegotiating his contract before he becomes a FA. Vita could have, and still could do the same without the extortion.
July 28th, 2026 at 10:39 am
Well Dangum! I miss a few days from the net and this happens.
He just wants to be paid fairly for what he’s worth. Give him a raise and a 2 year extension. And show Baker this is why we have to settle on an amount that Baker AND the organization can be comfortable with. But if Big V is really perturbed and wants out, then not much you can do. Im hoping its just posturing though.
July 28th, 2026 at 11:01 am
Vita isnt holding out….asking for a trade is all apart of renegotiating…much like the deadline baker gave the bucs…his version of extortion
GO BUCS!!!!
July 28th, 2026 at 1:44 pm
Why is Joe deleting comments? Mine was respectful and just pointing out facts.
July 28th, 2026 at 3:33 pm
Drama! That’s exactly what’s not needed