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 | 95 | 439 | 50 | 45 | 50 | 9 |
| Linebacker | 16 | 75 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 28 | 131 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Offensive Line | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 140 | 650 | 80 | 60 | 62 | 15 |