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Is there such a thing as Defensive holding?

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Defensive holding is an actual offense in football. If the defender grabs or tackles a player who is not the ball carrier, it will result in the referee calling a 5-yard penalty.
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Is there such a thing as Defensive holding?
- Yes, but only for defensive lineman
- Yes
- No, it’s called pass interference
- No
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