Dolphins fans, you can breathe a collective sigh of relief – for now. When safety Jevon Holland went down with a hand injury against the Patriots, there were more than a few folks coaching from their couches who feared the worst.
Rumors swirled faster than a McDaniel press conference, with some speculating a season-ending injury. Turns out, those fears were a bit premature.
Head Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Holland’s injury is ‘week-to-week.’ That’s music to the ears of Dolphins fans… and probably their coaching staff. While it doesn’t completely rule out a stint on Injured Reserve, it means the young safety’s season isn’t over before it really began.
That being said, the Dolphins are walking a tightrope at the safety position. With Holland potentially sidelined for a bit, the only other healthy safety on the 53-man roster is Marcus Maye.
So, what are the Dolphins’ options? Well, they could dip their toes into the free-agent pool.
But let’s be real, finding a free agent who can step in and replicate Holland’s production is a tall order this late in the game. Then there’s the practice squad, where they have a couple of guys who could be called upon to step up.
They’ll need to get up to speed quickly, though.
The good news is, the Dolphins have a bye week coming up, giving Holland some extra time to heal up. It also buys the coaching staff some time to figure out their next move. Whether it’s a free-agent signing, a practice squad promotion, or some creative scheming, you can bet McDaniel and his staff are burning the midnight oil to keep the defense afloat.
The Dolphins escaped the worst-case scenario with Jevon Holland. His long-term health is the priority, but in the short term, the Fins have some work to do. Keep your eyes peeled for roster moves in the coming days, because this situation is far from over.