Giants Reportedly Eye Vita Vea Trade

The New York Giants are reportedly considering Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea after missing out on Jeffery Simmons, seeking help alongside D.J. Reader. Tampa Bay, however, is back in the NFC South race and is widely seen as unlikely to trade Vea; his recent extension and the substantial dead-money cost of a deal are additional obstacles. Vea said he had not heard about the latest trade speculation and was focused on his job. A trade could strengthen New York’s defensive front, but Vea’s age, declining production and sizable future cap hit raise questions about the draft capital and money the Giants would have to give up.