MIAMI GARDENS — Now that the Miami Dolphins have rewarded quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle with extensions approaching $400 million, Jevon Holland has moved to the front of the line.

The fourth-year safety from Oregon will earn $3.37 million in the final year of his rookie contract. Although he never has been selected to the Pro Bowl, he has shown promise of breaking out as one of the best safeties in the league.

The Dolphins can either show that appreciation now, or, if the parties cannot agree, slap him with a franchise tag, which would cost them close to $19 million. As a second-round draft pick, he is not eligible for a fifth-year option.

"It's a lot of money," Holland said about his teammates' contracts, before adding it "would be great (if his deal was reworked)."

"You know what? I'm just keeping the day-to-day. Just focusing five feet in front of me, one step at a time."

When asked if he's seen any progress, Holland got a bit testy.

"You want me to give you insider details?" he said. "I'm taking it day-by-day and doing what I can do and controlling what I can control in my bubble. How about that?"

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is staying out of the contract talks.

"Jevon has been working on his game like he always does, but he’s having a really good camp and really taken to the scheme," McDaniel said. "That’s where my expertise lies, which is why fortunately for me, I chose coaching as a career path.

"He's an invaluable member of the Dolphins. Then beyond that, in terms of timetables, and conversation that dude is working all the time. I know it’s on his plate, where that is, I try to focus my attention on the stuff that he’s depending on me to focus.”

Waddle first to be rewarded with new deal

Waddle was the first to be rewarded by the organization, inking a three-year deal in the spring for $84.75 million, $76 million guaranteed.

Then it was Tagovailoa's record deal of $212.4 million for four years, $167 million guaranteed. That was signed early in camp.

Hill renegotiated his deal last week for $90 million over three years, $65 million guaranteed.

"I'm not pocket watching, but it is public, so obviously, I'm happy for them," Holland said. "They're getting that bread. Well deserved. Honestly, we play this game our entire life. At first, it's just for fun as a kid, and then you get into high school, things kind of get serious. You go to college, you're in school, they're stressful. And you finally get to the league, and you're doing everything that you can and trying to work your hardest and make all the plays, and finally getting that paycheck.

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"You're really getting paid your dues. So you show love to football guys, they show love back to you. And it feels good seeing my teammates get that love."

Now, if Holland enters his final year without a deal, he will be gambling on himself. And he would not be the only one taking a gamble.

And if Holland stays on the same trajectory, that could mean the Dolphins lose their safety, who then would become an unrestricted free agent following the season.

Holland may be headed down same path as Christian Wilkins

Think Christian Wilkins. The defensive lineman is now playing for the Raiders after Las Vegas rewarded him with a four-year, $110 million contract via free agency.

“It’s not like I’m dictating time on my contract because if I was dictating the time, I would’ve got paid my rookie year,” Holland said early in training camp.

Holland is feeling healthy after missing six games last season, including the playoff loss at Kansas City. His biggest issue was injuries to both knees.

Holland also is happy with the defense installed by first-year coordinator Anthony Weaver, saying he's "having a bunch of fun," and that Weaver is a "fun coach" to play for.

"It feels good to be healthy again," Holland said. "Movement, running, jumping, the casuals … I've been feeling good for a long time now. So it feels good to be out there, helping my team."

Tom D'Angelo is a senior sports columnist and golf reporter for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at tdangelo@pbpost.com.

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