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Source: Buccaneers DT Vita Vea has minor hand procedure

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea underwent a minor procedure for a hand injury but should be ready for the regular season, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday.

The source said Vea could miss some time early in training camp but should not be limited by Week 1.

Vea, a first-round pick by the Buccaneers in 2018, had 2.5 sacks in 16 games last season.

He is the second Buccaneers player to undergo surgery recently. Linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul posted on Snapchat that he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday, describing the procedure as a "tune-up."