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
2025 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 2025 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Back | 121 | 568 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 14 |
| Defensive Line | 39 | 176 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 6 |
| Linebacker | 21 | 95 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| Offensive Line | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 182 | 844 | 97 | 85 | 75 | 20 |