Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea is now missing training camp for a different reason.
One day after reports emerged that the two-time Pro Bowler had requested a trade from the Bucs, head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Vea "tweaked something" in his back during Tuesday's conditioning run at the start of training camp.
Bowles also announced that LT Tristan Wirfs suffered a hamstring injury during the same conditioning run, calling Wirfs "day to day."
It's not clear how serious Vea's injury is, although Bowles didn't appear concerned and the fact that Vea attempted the conditioning run at least suggests he was willing to participate in part of camp activities. Neither Vea nor Wirfs practiced Wednesday, although Vea was seen engaging with teammates on the field through defensive line drills.
Bowles also said that the Bucs have not engaged in any internal or external trade talk to this point with Vea. The two sides have been at odds over Vea's contract, which is set to pay him $17 million in 2026 and expires after this coming season.

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