Illegal Contact
Definition
Making significant contact with a receiver after the receiver has advanced five yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Exceptions: The illegal contact is called only if the quarterback is still in pocket and the ball is still in his hands.
Outcome
5 yards, automatic first down
2025 Stats
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By Penalty
Illegal Contact penalties commited by position during the 2025 season.
| Name | Count | Yards | Home | Away | Declined | Offsetting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linebacker | 13 | 63 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Defensive Back | 66 | 323 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 6 |
| Wide Receiver | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unknown/Unset | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Line | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Totals | 81 | 396 | 41 | 40 | 34 | 8 |