Trade Deadline Latest: Vita Vea, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

NFL teams have inquired about Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea ahead of the trade deadline, but the Buccaneers are turning suitors away and are not expected to trade him. Meanwhile, an MCL injury and recent wins have likely ended any trade possibility for outside linebacker YaYa Diaby, while offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has stabilized his standing after consecutive victories.

Elsewhere in the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons are not expected to be active at the deadline due to limited draft capital, though safety Jessie Bates would draw interest if made available. The Carolina Panthers are reportedly seeking cost-effective defensive upgrades, with tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders viewed as a possible trade chip for a late-round pick swap.