As the Dolphins managed to end their losing streak in games where Tua Tagovailoa didn’t finish, they now face another setback as one of their key players, Jevon Holland, deals with an injury expected to keep him out for a while.
Safety Jevon Holland sustained a fracture in his hand during Sunday’s victory against the Patriots, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Dolphins are bracing for games without their top safety, but it’s still unclear if they’ll place him on the IR.
Jevon Holland wore a cast on his left hand after the game, and he discussed the possibility of surgery with his teammates, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. If Holland ends up missing significant time, it could be a major blow to a Miami defense that entered Week 4 allowing just 162.5 passing yards per game—the fifth-best record in the league.
Dolphins standout Jevon Holland suffered a hand fracture against New England The Dolphins continue to struggle with injuries, and losing one of their top defensive players won’t help their efforts to turn the season around. Holland is also in the last year of his rookie deal, yet the Dolphins haven’t shown much interest in securing him for the future, even as they’ve extended deals at other positions, including bigger contracts for Jalen Ramsey and Tyreek Hill.
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That depends on the severity of the break and whether surgery is necessary. If it’s a straightforward fix, he might make a return this season.
Miami will likely hold off on a decision until they receive a clear medical evaluation. If they do place Jevon Holland on IR, he’ll be out for a minimum of four weeks. The Dolphins lack depth at safety, with Jordan Poyer, who missed the New England game, and Marcus Maye as the only other safeties on the roster. An undrafted rookie is also on the practice squad.
Chris Grier will look for reinforcements this week. Fortunately, the Dolphins have a bye in Week 6, giving them a brief window to plan for replacing Holland. Nevertheless, this development is a discouraging setback for Miami’s defense.
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