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 |
Texans to sign CB Routt
The Texans will sign CB Stanford Routt after working him out on Tuesday, PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle first reported.
Texans CB Harris making strides
After a very quiet rookie season, Texans CB Brandon Harris was the Texans most improved defensive player this summer.
Forsett, Ball could earn roles in Houston
CB Alan Ball and RB Justin Forsett will compete for Houston's fourth CB and third RB spots, respectively.
Cowboys' secondary bailed out vs. Dolphins
The Cowboys won on Thanksgiving Day despite the disturbing play of secondary, which allowed several big plays to the Dolphins.
Cowboys give OLT Free highest-level tender
The Cowboys have given OLT Doug Free a first- and third-round one-year tender, the highest-level tender possible.
Cowboys continue to struggle at free safety
Dallas' long-standing problems at free safety haven't been alleviated by Alan Ball, who is proving to be no more than a stopgap, according to NFC East Whispers.
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.
