Jacksonville Jaguars
Alan Ball - #23 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 191 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/29/1985 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, MI |
| College | Illinois |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2007, 7th round, 27th pick by Cowboys |
Jaguars release Ross, Landry
The Jaguars released DBs Aaron Ross and Dawan Landry on Friday, the team announced.
Jacksonville Jaguars: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Jaguars release OT Whimper, DB King, QB Wilson
The Jaguars released OT Guy Whimper, DB Brandon King and QB John Parker Wilson, the team announced.
Caldwell might be starting fresh in Jacksonville
Expect new Jaguars GM David Caldwell to emphasize this offseason on building through the draft. Heavily.
Why would the Jaguars give up on Gabbert now?
Despite few positive signs to date, now is not the time to move on from Blaine Gabbert in Jacksonville, writes Arthur Arkush.
Jaguars announce some big changes
The Jaguars announced this week that they won't be very active in free agency and will transition to a zone-blocking system in 2013.
Jaguars hire Walker, Scelfo, Yarno as assistants
The Jaguars have hired defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker, quarterbacks coach Frank Scelfo and offensive line coach George Yarno.
Jaguars retain assistant coaches Duffner, Sullivan
Gus Bradley is keeping two veteran assistants, linebackers coach Mark Duffner and receivers coach Jerry Sullivan, from the previous regime.
Jaguars choose Babich as defensive coordinator
Former Bears LB coach Bob Babich is joining Gus Bradley in Jacksonville as the Jaguars' new defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday.
Jaguars add Fisch as offensive coordinator
Jaguars new head coach Gus Bradley tabbed former University of Miami offensive coordinator Jed Fisch to oversee the offense, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Tucker takes over Bears' defense
The Bears added to their new coaching staff on Friday, hiring Mel Tucker as defensive coordinator, the team confirmed.
Bradley ready, but needs to hire experienced offensive staff
New Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley comes with a wealth of defensive experience, but would be wise to focus on adding top offensive coaches to his staff.
On the clock: Jaguars will be a 'needs-based' drafting team
New GM David Caldwell has plenty of holes to fill in Jacksonville and will use a "needs-based" drafting philosophy to accomplish the task.
Jaguars tab Bradley as head coach
The Jaguars hired former Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as head coach, Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer and ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
PLAYER NEWS
Ball signed Friday with the Jags.|||||||
Ball spent last season in Houston after playing five years in Dallas. He is expected to compete for a starting job for the Jaguars, who recently parted ways with cornerbacks Derek Cox, Rashean Mathis and Aaron Ross. Ball has 22 career starts and three interceptions.
Ball is active for Houston after missing the last five games with a sore foot.|||||||
Ball has registered eight tackles in 11 games.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Ball, whose playing time figures to increase after the release of safety Ken Hamlin.|||||||
Ball has played in 28 games, including three starts, over three seasons. He is listed as the starter at free safety. A seventh-round pick out of Illinois in 2007, Ball has 26 tackles and five pass breakups and has been a key special teams player.
