The Miami Dolphins are getting close to having one of their top defenders return to the lineup.
Free safety Jevon Holland, who has been out for a month due to MCL sprains in both knees sustained in Miami’s 34-13 victory over the New York Jets, increased his practice participation level Wednesday as the team prepared for Sunday’s road game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Holland has been practicing on a limited level during the last two weeks, but he has rarely done position drills or worked in team situations. On Wednesday, he took part in the sections of practice that the media witnessed, implying that the 2021 second-round pick may be returning to the lineup.
In 10 games this season, he has 70 tackles, one interception, and three forced fumbles.
Brandon Jones has replaced Holland since his injury and has 40 tackles, two interceptions, and four pass deflections in six games.
Last week, the Dolphins reinstated starting strong safety DeShon Elliott as a starter. Elliott had missed the previous game due to a concussion sustained during Miami’s 28-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Terron Armstead, Austin Jackson and Robert Hunt, three starting offensive linemen who are all nursing troublesome injuries, sat out Wednesday’s team period of practices.
Armstead, the Dolphins’ starting left tackle who usually misses Wednesday practice, rode an exercise bike during the media session.
Jackson stretched with the squad before heading inside, most likely for more rehab for the oblique strain he’s been nursing for a few weeks, which prevented him from beginning the Dallas Cowboys game.
Head coach Mike McDaniel expected Hunt, the Dolphins’ starting right guard, to begin practicing this week, but he was held out of Wednesday’s workout.
