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
2023 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 2023 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebacker | 20 | 92 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 |
| Defensive Back | 135 | 650 | 59 | 76 | 50 | 4 |
| Defensive Line | 31 | 153 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Offensive Line | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 186 | 895 | 79 | 107 | 62 | 9 |