Defensive Holding
Definition
The illegal restraining of another player who is not in possession of the ball.
Outcome
5 yards and an automatic first down
2009 Stats
- View Defensive Holding Penalties By:
- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
- Referee/Crew
- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Defensive Holding penalties commited by position during the 2009 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 53 | 257 | 22 | 31 | 15 | 6 |
| Defensive Line | 27 | 135 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Linebacker | 26 | 134 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Unknown/Unset | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Special Teams | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fullback | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 109 | 544 | 46 | 63 | 27 | 9 |