If the Miami Dolphins took care of business on the field in Sunday’s victory over the New England Patriots, it came at a cost. Safety Jevon Holland suffered a broken hand and is expected to be out of the lineup for the foreseeable future.
The news was first reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, who indicated that Miami’s expectations were that Holland will not be available for some time, via X:
“#Dolphins star Jevon Holland suffered a broken hand in the team’s win over the #Patriots, sources say,” Rapoport wrote. “One of the best young defenders in the NFL, Holland is expected to miss time.”
Before his injury, Holland had five tackles with one pass defended against the Patriots; when he left in the fourth quarter, he was replaced by Elijah Campbell.
Sunday’s win improved Miami’s record to 2-3, and they hope to get back to the .500 mark when they face the Indianapolis Colts next week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Jevon Holland is Dolphins’ latest injury
Holland’s broken hand is just the latest setback in what has been an injury-plagued 2024 season for the Dolphins. The biggest blow came when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve after suffering another concussion, causing many to fear for his long-term future in the NFL.
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The Dolphins also lost running back De’Von Achane to a concussion, and safety Jordan Poyer was sidelined Sunday with a shin injury.
A native of British Columbia, Canada, Holland attended Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, California before playing college football at Oregon. Ranked as the third best Canadian prospect, Holland was drafted 36th overall (second round) in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Dolphins, with whom he has played his entire career to date.
Due to his efforts during his rookie campaign which included 13 starts, 96 tackles, seven passes defended and two interceptions, he was named to the 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team.
