Holland has a chance to suit up despite hand injury.
Miami Dolphins starting safety Jevon Holland suffered a broken bone in his hand during the team’s week five contest against the New England Patriots. Luckily, an early season bye in week six may have given Holland enough time to recover from the injury, and the 24-year-old has a chance to suit up in week seven against the Indianapolis Colts according to the squad’s head coach, Mike McDaniel.
Speaking with the South Florida media on Wednesday afternoon, McDaniel had this to say about Holland’s availability for this Sunday’s game against the Colts:
“He’s going to be smart and not be irresponsible with forcing a round peg into a square hole. He also knows he’s a very good player and we’re better off with him. I’m comfortable with all parties involved making the appropriate decision.”
Holland — who is in the final year of his rookie contract — is looking to cash in this offseason, either with the Dolphins or with another team. His inability to stay healthy over the past couple of season may bring his price tag down, however. In 2023, Holland missed five regular season games due to injuries to both of his knees suffered in a week eleven game against the New York Jets. He returned for the team’s final two regular season games, plus their Super Wildcard loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but didn’t look like the same player.
Some fans and media members have wondered if trading Holland at this year’s trade deadline would be smarter than extending the young player, but there seem to be no indications from the team that there have been any talks about dealing Holland to another club this season.
We will keep you updated on Holland’s practice participation as the week unfolds.
UPDATE: According to multiple media members in attendance at Wednesday’s practice, Holland was a limited participant and was sporting a smaller, less restrictive brace on his broken hand.
