Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland. Jim Rassol / USA TODAY NETWORK

Dolphins safety appears to take a shot at former DC

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 5/21/24

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland is entering his fourth season in 2024 and will be working under a third different defensive coordinator in the last three years.

The Dolphins and Vic Fangio mutually agreed to part ways in January and the team hired former Houston Texans defensive coordinator and Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach Anthony Weaver as his replacement. Weaver also played seven seasons as an NFL defensive end from 2002-08 with the Texans and Ravens.

While discussing the transition from Fangio to Weaver on Tuesday, Holland appeared to take a shot at the departed coordinator.

Dolphins S Jevon Holland on Anthony Weaver taking over at DC after Vic Fangio last year: “A complete 180.”

Holland raved about how Weaver relates to players. Asked what the difference is with Weaver, Holland said: “It’s the fact that he’s a good person that makes a difference.” pic.twitter.com/LXhQbdbmh1
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) May 21, 2024

Jevon Holland called the Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver's coaching style "a complete 180" from last season & praised Weaver for his ability to connect with his players

When asked if Weaver's experience as a player makes a difference, Holland responded: "I just think that it's the… https://t.co/WO3GXvW6zH
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) May 21, 2024

The 24-year-old defensive back was limited to a career-low 12 games in 2023 but still finished the year second on the team with three forced fumbles, as well as four passes defended, three tackles for loss and one interception. Holland's lone interception last season was a 99-yard pick-six (the first of his career) on a hail Mary pass from New York Jets quarterback Tim Boyle.

Miami ended its only season under Fangio with the 22nd-ranked defense, allowing 23 points per game. The Dolphins surrendered more than 30 points four times during the 2023 campaign (all road contests), including 48 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 and 56 to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17.

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