The New York Giants made a notable move in free agency this offseason, signing veteran safety Jevon Holland to a four-year, $45.3 million deal.
While the contract was sizable, Holland’s dip in performance during the 2024 season may have made him more affordable than expected for a player of his caliber.
Jevon Holland Seen as a Prime Bounce-Back Candidate
According to Dalton Wasserman of Pro Football Focus, Holland is a strong candidate for a resurgence in 2025 after a down year. Now with the Giants, he may be in the ideal situation to return to top form.
“Miami let Holland walk after a disappointing 57.1 coverage grade last season,” Wasserman noted. “But from 2021 through 2023, his 91.3 coverage grade ranked tied for fifth among qualified safeties — proof of how consistent he had been before 2024.”
Holland excels in a deep, single-high safety role — a scheme that aligns well with new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen’s system, which ranked sixth in single-high usage last season.
A Defensive Fit and a Contract Win
Despite his struggles, Holland still tallied 62 total tackles, two tackles for loss, and four pass breakups in 2024. However, he didn’t record an interception — a first in his four-year career.
The Giants may have gotten good value with Holland’s deal, especially after passing on re-signing Xavier McKinney, who landed a $17 million-per-year contract with the Packers the previous offseason. At $15 million annually, Holland could provide high-level production at a slightly lower cost.
Holland is expected to pair with second-year safety Tyler Nubin to form a strong tandem in the secondary. Beyond his on-field contributions, his veteran presence and leadership should also be a valuable addition to the Giants’ locker room.
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