The Cowboys placed Ball (hip) on injured reserve Tuesday, Nick Harris of the Cowboy's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball was expected to be sidelined for at least two months after an MRI revealed a soft tissue injury in his hip/groin area. However, the 2021 fourth-round pick will now be forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign, barring an injury settlement.

Ball, who left Saturday's 31-16 preseason win over the Raiders, is set to miss two months after an MRI revealed a soft tissue injury in the hip/groin area, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball left during the opening drive of Saturday's game after the injury prevented him from anchoring in pass protection. Ball has been competing for a depth spot on the Cowboys' offensive line and this injury is a big setback for him.

Ball (hip) is questionable to return to Saturday's preseason game against Las Vegas, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 2021 fourth-round pick is battling for a spot on the Cowboys' active roster ahead of the coming season and this injury does not help his case. Ball missed his entire rookie year with an ankle injury and appeared in 13 games (zero starts) last season for Dallas. The severity of the 25-year-old's injury is unknown for the time being.

Head coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that Ball will work more at guard this offseason after beginning his NFL career at tackle, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball missed his entire rookie season in 2021 due to an ankle injury, but he was healthy during the 2022 campaign and operated as a swing tackle. However, with Dallas losing offensive guard depth this offseason, Ball will move to a new position and get a chance to compete for a starting role in the fall.

Ball has been participating in practice of late, David Helman of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball missed the entirety of his rookie season with the Cowboys after being placed on the injured reserve list with an ankle injury in early September of 2021. Though the fourth-round pick was designated to return to practice in December, he never managed to make his NFL debut. Now that he's past his ankle issue, he'll look to establish himself as a potential swing tackle heading into the 2022 regular season.

Ball (ankle) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The offensive lineman missed the Cowboys' regular-season finale in Week 18 after being placed on the COVID list Jan. 4. Assuming he's also clear of his ankle injury, Ball may return to the team in time to provide a depth option at right tackle heading into the Cowboys' wild-card game against the 49ers on Sunday.

Ball (ankle) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball has yet to make his NFL debut. The rookie fourth-round pick started the season on IR due to an ankle injury, but he was designated to return Dec. 22. However, now Ball has suffered another setback and won't be able to rejoin the team and continue his rehab until he clears protocols.

Ball (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ball had been on IR since the start of the regular season, but he'll now be able to participate in practice. It's not yet known when the 2021 fourth-rounder could be cleared for game action.

The Cowboys placed Ball (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Rob Phillips of the Cowboys' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball missed all of the Cowboys' preseason games with the ankle injury. The 2021 fourth-round pick will be eligible to return from IR and make his NFL debut during Week 4 of the regular season.

Ball is slated to miss multiple weeks due to an ankle injury, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie was seen in a walking boot recently, and he didn't take the field in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game. If Ball returns to action in time to appear in exhibition games, the 2021 fourth-round pick will compete for a backup role on the offensive line.