The New York Giants may already be weighing the possibility of cutting this player and saving $13.8 million.
The New York Giants made what appeared to be a strong signing at safety in March 2025, inking Jevon Holland to a three-year, $45 million contract.
Holland was one of the better safeties in the NFL during his time with the Miami Dolphins, and even though he was coming off of a somewhat down season in 2024, he was still viewed very favorably.
Unfortunately, Holland proceeded to have what was probably the worst showing of his career during his debut campaign with the Giants, as he posted a 58.4 overall grade at Pro Football Focus as well as a 53.0 coverage grade.
The 26-year-old missed three games due to injury and simply wasn't much of a factor when he was on the field, which has many wondering if New York made a mistake in signing him.
The catch? Holland has an out in his deal after 2026, and if the Giants designate him as a pre-June 1 cut next spring, they would stand to save $13.8 million while absorbing a $5.1 million dead cap hit.
New York Giants safety Jevon Holland. Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images.Those savings could prove crucial for New York next offseason, as the Giants are slated to have a big chunk of cap room as is. That would then allow them to go out and try to secure an upgrade at safety.
That is, of course, unless Holland rebounds this coming fall.
Holland is one of several Big Blue players who need a big season in 2026. Cornerback Paulson Adebo, who was also part of New York's secondary overhaul in March 2025, must improv, as well.
The Giants didn't do a whole to fix their defensive backfield over the last few months. They lost Cor'Dale Flott in free agency and replaced him with Greg Newsome II, which was a downgrade. They did select Colton Hood in the second round of the NFL Draft, but he appears to be fourth on the cornerback depth chart right now.
Yes, New York did add Ar'Darius Washington, who could be a major sleeper for the squad, but otherwise, the Giants' secondary will look very similar to the way it did last season when it struggled most of the year.
Holland bouncing back and resembling more of the player he was in Miami would go a very long way in bringing New York's defensive back room to respectability.
If not, then the G-Men may ultimately cut ties with Holland after 2026 and then re-invest that money elsewhere.
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