NFL Rumors: Jevon Holland Unlikely to Get Dolphins Franchise Tag, Expected to Hit FA

Jevon Holland's time with the Miami Dolphins could be coming to an end this offseason.

Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reported Wednesday that Miami is not expected to apply the franchise tag to the safety, which would open up the door for him to test the open market as a free agent.

"It's not a surprise given their cap situation," Wolfe said. "They have a lot of needs elsewhere and not as much money to spend."

Holland figures to draw plenty of interest from around the league. He'll be only 25 years old for the entirety of the 2025 campaign and should have a number of productive seasons remaining in his career.

The Oregon product entered the league as a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft and immediately made an impact with 10 pass breakups, 2.5 sacks and two interceptions as a rookie. While he didn't surpass those numbers in the ensuing three seasons, he remained productive at the back end of Miami's defense.

Holland notched 62 tackles, four pass breakups, one sack and one forced fumble while appearing in 15 games for the Dolphins last season even though he dealt with a broken hand.

Pro Football Focus gave him a solid 63.0 overall grade for the 2024 campaign.

B/R's Kristopher Knox ranked Holland as the fourth-best overall potential free agent this offseason behind only Josh Sweat, Tee Higgins and Trey Smith. Knox highlighted the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders as potential suitors given their need for productive playmakers in the secondary.

As for the Dolphins, Over The Cap ranks them just 27th in the league in available cap space heading into the offseason. They don't have much flexibility to add to their roster this offseason, and it seems like they will lose Holland as a result.

That's excellent news for teams that need safety help, as Holland has the potential to be one of the best players in the league at his position.