TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea never gave up hope of returning this season despite fracturing his ankle back in Week 5.
The 2018 12th overall draft pick was activated from injured reserve last week, and after two days of practice and a walk-through last week, he played 32 snaps in the NFC Championship game, where the defense sacked Aaron Rodgers five times.
Up next: Facing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.