The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has been highly dynamic this year, with Todd Bowles doing his best with what the team has healthy. The injuries to Antoine Winfield Jr. and Vita Vea have proven to be bigger hits than the team could handle.
Thankfully, their massive gap filler on the defensive may be nearing a return.
On Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports shared a video of Vea returning to practice. He can be seen doing some drills, but what stood out was the time he spent on the sideline with a heavy brace on his injured knee.
He was on Wednesday’s injury report with a limited in-practice designation.
Vita Vea returning while Calijah Kancey remains out is better than nothing in terms of supporting the defensive line. Against the Eagles especially, having Vea back with their rushing attack looking the part will be massive in stopping them and their star running back, Saquon Barkley.