Vaeao was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2016.[2] He made the Eagles final roster, playing in all 16 games recording 15 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. Vaeao recorded 10 tackles in his second season and won Super Bowl LII 41–33 against the New England Patriots.[3]
On October 16, 2018, Vaeao was waived/injured by the Eagles and was placed on injured reserve.[4] He was released on October 24, 2018.
New York Jets
On November 19, 2018, Vaeao was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2018.[6]
Carolina Panthers
On April 8, 2019, Vaeao signed with the Carolina Panthers.[7] He was placed on injured reserve on August 28, 2019.[8] He was waived from injured reserve on September 24.
The Vegas Vipers selected Vaeao in the second round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.[13] He was activated from the team's reserve list on April 14, 2023.[14] He was removed from the roster after the 2023 season.[15]