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
2014 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 2014 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebacker | 43 | 210 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 6 |
| Defensive Back | 172 | 836 | 86 | 86 | 83 | 10 |
| Defensive Line | 12 | 57 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Unknown/Unset | 4 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Special Teams | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Runningback | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 235 | 1158 | 117 | 118 | 115 | 16 |