Vita Vea’s future is locked in Tampa Bay after a lucrative one-year extension, shutting down Chicago Bears trade hopes. Despite his earlier request to leave, the Bucs clearly wanted him back — and it’s a smart move for them. For the Bears, it’s a relief they didn’t have to chase him: Vea’s age and hefty new contract would’ve clashed with their existing defensive line commitments and salary cap constraints. Instead, they’re wisely investing in cheaper, proven depth like Marcus Davenport — while young talent like Jordan Vandenberg and Jayden Loving are stepping up, proving Chicago’s building smarter, not bigger.

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