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Alan Ball | Defensive Back

Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Age / DOB:  (28) / 3/29/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 197
College: Illinois
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Jaguars.com suggests CB Alan Ball is heading into OTAs as a starter.
Ball, 28, signed a two-year, $2 million contract and has the ability to play both corner and safety. He also has the size -- 6-foot-2, 197 -- that coach Gus Bradley likes in press-man cornerbacks. Two of Ball, third-rounder Dwayne Gratz, and Marcus Trufant will likely start on the outside with 2012 sixth-rounder Mike Harris covering the slot. May 12 - 1:05 PM
Source: jaguars.com

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Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Jaguars signed DB Alan Ball, formerly of the Texans.

Ball can play safety and corner, but he isn't particularly good at either spot. His signing is purely a depth move, and he'll compete for a job in camp.
Related: Texans
Source: John Oehser on Twitter
Mar 15 - 4:53 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Free agent DB Alan Ball will visit the Jaguars.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Jags are officially on the board. Ball's visit will mark their first known movement in the free agency. He's a backup-caliber versatile veteran that played corner for the Texans but also has experience at safety.
Related: Jaguars
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mar 13 - 12:32 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Texans declared CB Alan Ball (foot) inactive for Sunday's Week 16 game against the Vikings.

Ball hasn't played since going down against the Lions on Thanksgiving. It's not a huge concern with Jonathan Joseph (hamstring, groin) back healthy. The Texans will be going all-out Sunday in an effort to clinch the AFC's No. 1 seed. They could very well rest their stars in Week 17. The rest of their inactives: DB Quintin Demps, CB Stanford Routt, OL Antoine Caldwell, OL Andrew Gardner, OG Cody White and DL Terrell McClain.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 11:51:00 AM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Texans CB Alan Ball (foot) did not practice Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday Night Football.

Ball saw extensive playing time last week with Jonathan Joseph (hamstring, groin) sidelined, but has been primarily limited to sub-packages with the Texans this season. He won't be needed this week with Joseph expected to return. Brandon Harris or newly signed CB Stanford Routt will likely handle nickel duties. Brice McCain (broken foot) is on injured reserve.
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 07:18:00 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Newly-signed Alan Ball will play cornerback for the Texans.

The 27-year-old has been back and forth between safety and cornerback over the last few seasons, but he'll focus on the latter with Houston. Ball will compete with Brandon Harris, Sherrick McManis, and Roc Carmichael for a roster spot.
Source: Pro Football Weekly
Sun, Jun 10, 2012 02:54:00 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Texans agreed to terms with CB Alan Ball, formerly of the Cowboys.

Ball drew a look from the Vikings the first week of free agency, but was otherwise greeted by a frigid market after being one of the worst offenders in Dallas' horrendous secondary last season. Ball is still only 27, however, and just two years removed from starting 16 games at free safety. If he makes the team, he'll be a versatile insurance policy in Houston's secondary.
Related: Cowboys
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 04:13:00 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

The Vikings are interested in free agent CB Alan Ball.

Ball played 498 snaps for one of the league's worst secondaries last season, struggling mightily in coverage. He made just two starts. Even though the Vikings are in dire need of help at cornerback, Ball wouldn't be a starter if signed.
Related: Vikings
Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 04:25:00 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

With both Terence Newman (groin) and Orlando Scandrick (ankle) sidelined by injury, the Cowboys are planning to start Alan Ball at left cornerback on Sunday.

Ball started at free safety in 2010, but was moved back to corner during the offseason. Poor in coverage and a woeful tackler, Ball can expect to be picked on by the 49ers this Sunday, even with RCB Mike Jenkins dealing with shoulder and knee injuries.
Source: DallasCowboys.com
Thu, Sep 15, 2011 06:27:00 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

The Cowboys are considering moving FS Alan Ball back to cornerback this season.

Ball was hardly the lone culprit in the Cowboys' woeful pass defense last season, but he was a disaster as the starting free safety. The majority of his playing time will come on special teams next season.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Wed, Apr 27, 2011 10:34:00 AM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Cowboys extended a right of first refusal tender to restricted free agent S Alan Ball.

Ball won't generate much interest as a restricted free agent after falling flat as a first-year starter last year. The Cowboys will bring him back as a reserve safety and special teamer.
Source: Todd Archer on Twitter
Tue, Mar 1, 2011 05:55:00 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

The Cowboys made a "major misevaluation" with FS Alan Ball last season, according to ESPN Dallas.

Ball doesn't possess the necessary "instincts or tackling ability," and he was exposed as a starter throughout the season. If Ball returns in 2011, he'll be limited to a backup/special teams role. The Cowboys need to address safety in free agency and the draft.
Source: ESPN Dallas
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 10:09:00 AM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Cowboys beat writer Todd Archer predicts FS Alan Ball will be the first starter to be replaced, barring injury.

Although he had a half-sack in the Week 9 blowout loss at Green Bay, Ball's lackluster play is a large reason why the Cowboys have allowed 18 TD passes (second highest in NFL) to go along with five interceptions (second lowest in NFL). The 2007 seventh-rounder has just 28 tackles and zero picks thus far in 2010. Undrafted rookie Danny McCray is currently Dallas' backup free safety.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Sat, Nov 13, 2010 06:36:00 PM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

Cowboys FS Alan Ball has been one of the team's most disappointing players.

The converted cornerback's emergence in preseason led to the cutting of veteran Ken Hamlin. Through seven games, Ball has registered just 26 tackles, no interceptions, and one pass deflection. Said Ball, "I'm a safety now and I still have a lot to learn. I'm still growing, the season is going on, I'm playing and learning at the same time." He shouldn't be back with the team in 2011.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Sat, Nov 6, 2010 08:51:00 AM
Alan Ball - DB - Jaguars

According to beat writer Todd Archer, Alan Ball is the clear cut starter for the Cowboys at FS.

Ball was able to hold off Michael Hamlin, not a tough task considering Hamlin missed time with a concussion. Ball has strong instincts and has yet to give up a big play this offseason, but he's a fringe starter at best.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Sat, Aug 28, 2010 10:51:00 AM

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