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
2015 Stats
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- Teams
- Teams - Per Game
- Player
- Position
- Week
- Down and Distance
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- Complete Penalty Log
- Season
By Penalty
Defensive Holding penalties commited by position during the 2015 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Line | 15 | 75 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Defensive Back | 174 | 830 | 95 | 79 | 65 | 11 |
| Unknown/Unset | 3 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Linebacker | 35 | 167 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 0 |
| Runningback | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tight End | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 228 | 1097 | 120 | 108 | 73 | 15 |