Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, defensive tackle Vita Vea received an initial diagnosis of an MCL sprain in the aftermath of Sunday’s win over the Lions. Vea will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm it. The hope is that Vea will not be out for an extended period of time.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost defensive tackle Vita Vea to a leg injury during last week’s win in Detroit over the Lions. While he escaped major injury with an MCL sprain, there is some uncertainty ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Denver Broncos.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneer defense played their way through multiple injuries to gain a 20-16 victory over the Detroit Lions. The team's depth chart has taken a hit throughout the first couple of weeks of the season, and defensive tackle Vita Vea had to be removed from the game after a friendly fire incident with Yaya Diaby.

The Buccaneers’ injury troubles on the defensive line continue, losing a key player in their matchup with the Detroit Lions. Defensive tackle Vita Vea has been ruled out for the rest of the

Buccaneers star DT Vita Vea suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain to his right knee and will be "day-to-day," coach Todd Bowles said Monday.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost an important piece of their defense in Sunday’s impressive 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions as Vita Vea exited early with a knee injury. Head coach Todd Bowles clarified Vea is dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain and is considered day-to-day,