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 |
WR Spurlock rejoins Chargers
The Chargers claimed WR Micheal Spurlock off waivers from the Jaguars and waived RB Curtis Brinkley.
Jaguars claim DE Babin
The Jaguars claimed former Eagles DE Jason Babin off waivers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Jaguars make several roster moves
The Jaguars signed CB Antwaun Molden, WR Quan Cosby, RB Jordan Todman and WR Toney Clemons.
AFC South Spin cycle: Texans get controversial win, Colts win ugly
What we learned about the teams of the AFC South, which went 3-1 in Week 12.
Henne throws two TDs, Jaguars snap losing streak
Chad Henne threw two touchdown passes, sparking the NFL's worst offense for the second consecutive week, and the Jaguars beat the Titans 24-19.
Stakes high for Henne, Jaguars over final six weeks
If Chad Henne continues to provide a spark for the Jaguars' offense, Blaine Gabbert's days as a starter in Jacksonville could be numbered.
Jaguars place QB Gabbert, WR Robinson on I.R.
The Jaguars placed QB Blaine Gabbert and WR Laurent Robinson on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.
Jaguars sign WR Shipley
The Jaguars signed WR Jordan Shipley and waived FB Will Ta'ufo'ou, the team announced Tuesday.
Jaguars QB Henne to start in Week 12
Chad Henne will be the Jaguars’ starting quarterback in Sunday’s game against the Titans, head coach Mike Mularkey told reporters on Monday.
AFC South Spin cycle: Schaub bails out Texans
The Texans' defense was bailed out by a historic performance from QB Matt Schaub, while nothing could bail out Colts QB Andrew Luck's continued turnover issues on the road.
Jaguars lacking talent but not heart
While the final results have been ugly in this lost season, Jaguars players continue to put forth maximum effort.
Rivera, Mularkey, Shurmur don't come through in clutch
Embattled head coaches have something in common: They all make late-game situational mistakes that cost their teams.
Career days for Schaub, Johnson help Texans top Jags
Andre Johnson caught a screen pass from Matt Schaub and ran 48 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime as the Texans rallied to beat Jacksonville 43-37.
AFC South Spin cycle: Texans win statement game
The Texans and Colts continue their winning ways, while the Titans got back on track in Miami. The Jagaurs, on the other hand, are going nowhere fast.
Mularkey reaches boiling point in another lopsided home loss
Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey appeared to reach a boiling point in Jacksonville’s 27-10 home loss to the Colts.
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.
