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{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1987)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
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| name = Marcus Ball
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{{Infobox NFL biography
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| caption = Ball before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018.
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| caption = Ball before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018
| current_team = Calgary Stampeders
| position = [[Linebacker]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|07|21}}
| position = [[Linebacker]]
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| birth_place = [[Norfolk, Virginia]], U.S.
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|07|21}}
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| birth_place = [[Norfolk, Virginia]]
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| weight_lbs = 208
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| high_school = [[Stephenson High School|Stephenson]]<br/>([[Stone Mountain, Georgia]])
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| college = [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]]
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| high_school = [[Stephenson High School|Stephenson]]<br/>([[Stone Mountain, Georgia]])
| undraftedyear = 2012
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| college = [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]]
| undraftedyear = 2012
| pastteams =
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* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2012}}–{{CFL Year|2013}})
* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2012}}–{{CFL Year|2013}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})
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* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Toronto Argonauts]] ({{CFL Year|2017}}–{{CFL Year|2018}})
* Toronto Argonauts ({{CFL Year|2017}}–{{CFL Year|2018}})
* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2019}}–present)
* [[Calgary Stampeders]] ({{CFL Year|2019}})
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| highlights =
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* 2× [[Grey Cup]] champion ([[100th Grey Cup|2012]], [[105th Grey Cup|2017]])
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* 2x [[Grey Cup]] champion ([[100th Grey Cup|2012]], [[105th Grey Cup|2017]])
* [[CFL East]] All-Star ([[2017 CFL season#2017 CFL Eastern All-Stars|2017]])
* [[CFL East]] All-Star ([[2017 CFL season#2017 CFL Eastern All-Stars|2017]])
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'''Marcus Ball''' (born July 21, 1987) is a professional [[Canadian football]] [[linebacker]] who is currently a member of the [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). Ball went undrafted in the [[2012 NFL Draft]] but signed with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the CFL. Ball attended [[Stephenson High School]] in [[Stone Mountain, Georgia]], where he was voted Class 5A defensive player of the year. He played [[college football]] at [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]], [[Pearl River Community College]], and [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]].<ref name="Advocate">Ramon Antonio Vargas, [http://theadvocate.com/home/9987643-128/saints-safety-marcus-ball-chasing "Free agent safety Marcus Ball chasing NFL dream with Saints"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084351/http://theadvocate.com/home/9987643-128/saints-safety-marcus-ball-chasing |date=2014-08-19 }}, ''[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]], August 15, 2014.</ref> Ball has also been a member of the [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Carolina Panthers]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] and [[San Francisco 49ers]].
'''Marcus Ball''' (born July 21, 1987) is a former [[Canadian football]] [[linebacker]]. Ball went undrafted in the [[2012 NFL Draft]] but signed with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the CFL. Ball attended [[Stephenson High School]] in [[Stone Mountain, Georgia]], where he was voted Class 5A defensive player of the year. He played [[college football]] at [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]], [[Pearl River Community College]], and [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]].<ref name="Advocate">Ramon Antonio Vargas, [http://theadvocate.com/home/9987643-128/saints-safety-marcus-ball-chasing "Free agent safety Marcus Ball chasing NFL dream with Saints"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084351/http://theadvocate.com/home/9987643-128/saints-safety-marcus-ball-chasing |date=2014-08-19 }}, ''[[The Advocate (Louisiana)|The Advocate]], August 15, 2014.</ref> Ball has also been a member of the [[New Orleans Saints]], [[Carolina Panthers]], [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[San Francisco 49ers]], and [[Calgary Stampeders]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Toronto Argonauts===
===Toronto Argonauts===
After going undrafted in the [[2012 NFL Draft]] Ball signed with [[Toronto Argonauts]] (CFL) on September 10, 2012.<ref>[http://www.argonauts.ca/page/2012-transactions 2012 Transactions] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115025212/http://argonauts.ca/page/2012-transactions |date=2013-01-15 }}</ref><ref>Jeff Krever, [https://www.cfl.ca/article/linebacker-marcus-ball-a-dream-fit-for-argos "Linebacker Marcus Ball a dream fit for Argos"], [[Canadian Football League|CFL.ca]], September 27, 2012.</ref> the In two seasons with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] (CFL), Ball had 142 tackles, 7 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 4 interceptions (with 2 touchdown returns).<ref name="Advocate"/> He was a key contributor to the defensive unit that helped the Argos to win the [[100th Grey Cup]] at home in Toronto. On February 17, 2014, Ball was released by the Argonauts to pursue NFL opportunities.<ref>[https://www.cfl.ca/article/boatmen-release-lb-marcus-ball Boatmen release LB Marcus Ball]</ref>
After going undrafted in the [[2012 NFL Draft]] Ball signed with [[Toronto Argonauts]] (CFL) on September 10, 2012.<ref>[http://www.argonauts.ca/page/2012-transactions 2012 Transactions] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115025212/http://argonauts.ca/page/2012-transactions |date=2013-01-15 }}</ref><ref>Jeff Krever, [https://www.cfl.ca/article/linebacker-marcus-ball-a-dream-fit-for-argos "Linebacker Marcus Ball a dream fit for Argos"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224519/http://www.cfl.ca/article/linebacker-marcus-ball-a-dream-fit-for-argos |date=2015-09-23 }}, [[Canadian Football League|CFL.ca]], September 27, 2012.</ref> the In two seasons with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] (CFL), Ball had 142 tackles, 7 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 4 interceptions (with 2 touchdown returns).<ref name="Advocate"/> He was a key contributor to the defensive unit that helped the Argos to win the [[100th Grey Cup]] at home in [[Toronto]]. On February 17, 2014, Ball was released by the Argonauts to pursue NFL opportunities.<ref>[https://www.cfl.ca/article/boatmen-release-lb-marcus-ball Boatmen release LB Marcus Ball]</ref>


===New Orleans Saints===
===New Orleans Saints===
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===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On May 21, 2015, Ball signed with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/21/panthers-sign-safety-marcus-ball/|title=Panthers sign safety Marcus Ball|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=May 21, 2015|accessdate=2015-08-05}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |accessdate=September 16, 2015}}</ref> He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/marcus-ball-player-transactions |title=MARCUS BALL |publisher=foxsports.com |accessdate=December 21, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221224527/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/marcus-ball-player-transactions |archivedate=December 21, 2015 }}</ref> During the [[2015 NFL season|2015 season]] Ball was accused of threatening [[New York Giants]] wide receiver [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] while holding a baseball bat on the field prior to the game on December 20, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = New Video Shows Confrontation Between Odell Beckham Jr. And Bat-Carrying Panthers Player|url = http://deadspin.com/new-video-shows-confrontation-between-odell-beckham-jr-1749253528|website = Deadspin|accessdate = 2015-12-24|language = en-US}}</ref> On February 7, 2016, Ball's Panthers played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|accessdate=7 August 2017}}</ref> On February 9, 2016. Ball signed a futures contract with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Panthers sign eight practice squad members to future contracts|url = http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-eight-practice-squad-members-to-future-contracts/915f2e4f-3712-4059-9be0-98cd93ccd3d7|website = www.panthers.com|access-date = 2016-02-11}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, Ball was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers trim roster to 53|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103173132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The next day he was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers establish practice squad|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814055046/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|date=September 4, 2016}}</ref> On September 23, Ball was elevated to the active roster to replace injured teammate [[Dean Marlowe]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Injury Report: Short, Turner questionable|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Injury-Report-Short-Turner-questionable/1883bb9e-e128-4c66-a290-a43bf712a7a0|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was released on September 27, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers sign DT Kyle Love, S Michael Griffin|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-dt-kyle-love-s-michael-griffin-17777003|website=Panthers.com|accessdate=September 28, 2016}}</ref> He re-signed to the practice squad on September 29. He was released on October 12, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers make practice squad move|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-make-practice-squad-move/d1a74e19-0812-4ebf-806e-1096bfd43d1b|website=Panthers.com|date=October 12, 2016}}</ref>
On May 21, 2015, Ball signed with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite news|work=NBCSports.com|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/21/panthers-sign-safety-marcus-ball/|title=Panthers sign safety Marcus Ball|first=Josh|last=Alper|date=May 21, 2015|access-date=2015-08-05}}</ref> On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |title=Panthers trim roster to 53 |last=Henson |first=Max |date=September 5, 2015 |website=Panthers.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808073707/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/bcee285e-92df-41f4-96d8-ba007606b705 |access-date=September 16, 2015|archive-date=2017-08-08 }}</ref> He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/marcus-ball-player-transactions |title=MARCUS BALL |work=foxsports.com |access-date=December 21, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151221224527/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/marcus-ball-player-transactions |archive-date=December 21, 2015 }}</ref> During the [[2015 NFL season|2015 season]] Ball was accused of threatening [[New York Giants]] wide receiver [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] while holding a baseball bat on the field prior to the game on December 20, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = New Video Shows Confrontation Between Odell Beckham Jr. And Bat-Carrying Panthers Player|url = http://deadspin.com/new-video-shows-confrontation-between-odell-beckham-jr-1749253528|website = Deadspin| date=22 December 2015 |access-date = 2015-12-24|language = en-US}}</ref> On February 7, 2016, Ball's Panthers played in [[Super Bowl 50]]. In the game, the Panthers fell to the [[2015 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] by a score of 24–10.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm|title=Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016|work=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|access-date=7 August 2017}}</ref> On February 9, 2016. Ball signed a futures contract with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Panthers sign eight practice squad members to future contracts|url = http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-eight-practice-squad-members-to-future-contracts/915f2e4f-3712-4059-9be0-98cd93ccd3d7|website = www.panthers.com|access-date = 2016-02-11|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160211010143/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-sign-eight-practice-squad-members-to-future-contracts/915f2e4f-3712-4059-9be0-98cd93ccd3d7|archive-date = 2016-02-11|url-status = dead}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, Ball was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers trim roster to 53|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|date=September 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103173132/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/e844056a-62ef-4bb1-b1a4-b040a7219771|archive-date=2018-01-03}}</ref> The next day, he was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers establish practice squad|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com|date=September 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814055046/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-establish-practice-squad/061c7684-029c-4eac-928e-f9ae8fa165da|archive-date=2017-08-14}}</ref> On September 23, Ball was elevated to the active roster to replace injured teammate [[Dean Marlowe]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Injury Report: Short, Turner questionable|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Injury-Report-Short-Turner-questionable/1883bb9e-e128-4c66-a290-a43bf712a7a0|last=Henson|first=Max|website=Panthers.com}}</ref> He was released on September 27, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers sign DT Kyle Love, S Michael Griffin|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-dt-kyle-love-s-michael-griffin-17777003|website=Panthers.com|access-date=September 28, 2016}}</ref> He re-signed to the practice squad on September 29. He was released on October 12, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers make practice squad move|url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-make-practice-squad-move/d1a74e19-0812-4ebf-806e-1096bfd43d1b|website=Panthers.com|date=October 12, 2016|access-date=October 12, 2016|archive-date=October 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015070932/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-make-practice-squad-move/d1a74e19-0812-4ebf-806e-1096bfd43d1b|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
On October 12, 2016, Ball was signed to the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars Sign DB Marcus Ball To Practice Squad|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-sign-db-marcus-ball-practice-squad/}}</ref> On October 24, Ball was waived by the Jaguars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-waive-db-marcus-ball-practice-squad-sign-db-doran-grant/|title=Jaguars Waive DB Marcus Ball From Practice Squad, Sign DB Doran Grant|work=NFL Trade Rumors|first=Nate|last=Bouda|date=October 24, 2016|accessdate=October 24, 2016}}</ref>
On October 12, 2016, Ball was signed to the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars Sign DB Marcus Ball To Practice Squad|date=12 October 2016 |url=http://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-sign-db-marcus-ball-practice-squad/}}</ref> On October 24, Ball was waived by the Jaguars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-waive-db-marcus-ball-practice-squad-sign-db-doran-grant/|title=Jaguars Waive DB Marcus Ball From Practice Squad, Sign DB Doran Grant|work=NFL Trade Rumors|first=Nate|last=Bouda|date=October 24, 2016|access-date=October 24, 2016}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
On November 22, 2016, Ball was signed to the [[San Francisco 49ers]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Place S Eric Reid on Injured Reserve, Announce Other Roster Moves|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-S-Eric-Reid-on-Injured-Reserve-Announce-Other-Roster-Moves/f7e0ee43-f63d-4f20-a954-7cefa75ab25b?sf43196317=1|website=49ers.com|date=November 22, 2016}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Place LB Shayne Skov on Injured Reserve, Promote S Marcus Bell to Active Roster|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-LB-Shayne-Skov-on-Injured-Reserve-Promote-S-Marcus-Bell-to-Active-Roster/1bd7b306-29a2-45c6-aaaa-9510615ce004|website=49ers.com|date=November 29, 2016}}</ref> On May 2, 2017, Ball was waived by the 49ers.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Several Roster Moves|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216153656/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/76eef6e9-d2d1-432c-b450-1ed362cf110f?sf75387211=1|website=49ers.com|date=May 2, 2017}}</ref>
On November 22, 2016, Ball was signed to the [[San Francisco 49ers]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Place S Eric Reid on Injured Reserve, Announce Other Roster Moves|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-S-Eric-Reid-on-Injured-Reserve-Announce-Other-Roster-Moves/f7e0ee43-f63d-4f20-a954-7cefa75ab25b?sf43196317=1|website=49ers.com|date=November 22, 2016}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Place LB Shayne Skov on Injured Reserve, Promote S Marcus Bell to Active Roster|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Place-LB-Shayne-Skov-on-Injured-Reserve-Promote-S-Marcus-Bell-to-Active-Roster/1bd7b306-29a2-45c6-aaaa-9510615ce004|website=49ers.com|date=November 29, 2016}}</ref> On May 2, 2017, Ball was waived by the 49ers.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Announce Several Roster Moves|url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/76eef6e9-d2d1-432c-b450-1ed362cf110f?sf75387211=1|website=49ers.com|date=May 2, 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171216153656/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/76eef6e9-d2d1-432c-b450-1ed362cf110f?sf75387211=1|archive-date = 2017-12-16}}</ref>


===Toronto Argonauts (II)===
===Toronto Argonauts (II)===
On May 25, 2017, it was announced that Ball had signed with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] (CFL) at the start of the CFL training camp season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tsn.ca/argos-agree-to-terms-with-db-ball-1.761893|title=Argos agree to terms with DB Ball – Article – TSN|date=2017-05-25|work=TSN|access-date=2017-05-26}}</ref> Ball was named a CFL East All-Star for his efforts during the 2017 cFL season, contributing with 57 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble. The following season Ball played in 10 games for the Argos and amassed 44 defensive tackles. He missed the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/argos-to-place-lb-ball-on-6-game-il-1.1169246|title=Argos to place LB Ball on 6-game IL - TSN.ca|last=Staff|first=TSN ca|date=2018-09-07|website=TSN|language=en|access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref> At age 32 He was not resigned following the [[2018 CFL season]] and became a free agent in February 2019.
On May 25, 2017, it was announced that Ball had signed with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] (CFL) at the start of the CFL training camp season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.tsn.ca/argos-agree-to-terms-with-db-ball-1.761893|title=Argos agree to terms with DB Ball – Article – TSN|date=2017-05-25|work=TSN|access-date=2017-05-26}}</ref> Ball was named a CFL East All-Star for his efforts during the 2017 CFL season, contributing with 57 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble. The following season, Ball played in 10 games for the Argos and amassed 44 defensive tackles. He missed the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/argos-to-place-lb-ball-on-6-game-il-1.1169246|title=Argos to place LB Ball on 6-game IL - TSN.ca|author=TSN ca Staff|date=2018-09-07|website=TSN|language=en|access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref> At age 32 He was not resigned following the [[2018 CFL season]] and became a free agent in February 2019.


=== Calgary Stampeders ===
=== Calgary Stampeders ===
On October 1, 2019, Ball signed with the [[Calgary Stampeders]] roughly two-thirds of the way through the [[2019 CFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-stampeders-sign-lb-ball-to-deal-1.1374690|title=Calgary Stampeders sign LB Ball to deal - TSN.ca|last=Staff|first=TSN ca|date=2019-10-01|website=TSN|language=en|access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref>
On October 1, 2019, Ball signed with the [[Calgary Stampeders]] roughly two-thirds of the way through the [[2019 CFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/calgary-stampeders-sign-lb-ball-to-deal-1.1374690|title=Calgary Stampeders sign LB Ball to deal - TSN.ca|author=TSN ca Staff|date=2019-10-01|website=TSN|language=en|access-date=2019-10-01}}</ref> However, about two weeks later, it was revealed that Ball had suffered a [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|torn ACL]] and would miss the remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tsn.ca/recent-calgary-stampeders-signee-marcus-ball-has-torn-acl-1.1381207|title=Recent Calgary Stampeders signee Marcus Ball has torn ACL - TSN.ca|author=TSN ca Staff|date=2019-10-14|website=TSN|language=en|access-date=2019-10-15}}</ref>


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Marcus Ball
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Ball before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018
No. 6, 36, 46
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-21) July 21, 1987 (age 37)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Stephenson
(Stone Mountain, Georgia)
College:Memphis
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:20
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at CFL.ca

Marcus Ball (born July 21, 1987) is a former Canadian football linebacker. Ball went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft but signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Ball attended Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where he was voted Class 5A defensive player of the year. He played college football at Florida State, Pearl River Community College, and Memphis.[1] Ball has also been a member of the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, and Calgary Stampeders.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

After going undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft Ball signed with Toronto Argonauts (CFL) on September 10, 2012.[2][3] the In two seasons with the Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Ball had 142 tackles, 7 sacks, 3 fumble recoveries, and 4 interceptions (with 2 touchdown returns).[1] He was a key contributor to the defensive unit that helped the Argos to win the 100th Grey Cup at home in Toronto. On February 17, 2014, Ball was released by the Argonauts to pursue NFL opportunities.[4]

New Orleans Saints

Ball signed a three-year contract with the New Orleans Saints on April 2, 2014,[5] but was released on May 4, 2015.

Carolina Panthers

On May 21, 2015, Ball signed with the Carolina Panthers.[6] On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Panthers.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.[8] During the 2015 season Ball was accused of threatening New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. while holding a baseball bat on the field prior to the game on December 20, 2015.[9] On February 7, 2016, Ball's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Panthers fell to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.[10] On February 9, 2016. Ball signed a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers.[11] On September 3, 2016, Ball was waived by the Panthers as part of final roster cuts.[12] The next day, he was signed to the Panthers' practice squad.[13] On September 23, Ball was elevated to the active roster to replace injured teammate Dean Marlowe.[14] He was released on September 27, 2016.[15] He re-signed to the practice squad on September 29. He was released on October 12, 2016.[16]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 12, 2016, Ball was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.[17] On October 24, Ball was waived by the Jaguars.[18]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 22, 2016, Ball was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.[19] He was promoted to the active roster on November 29, 2016.[20] On May 2, 2017, Ball was waived by the 49ers.[21]

Toronto Argonauts (II)

On May 25, 2017, it was announced that Ball had signed with the Toronto Argonauts (CFL) at the start of the CFL training camp season.[22] Ball was named a CFL East All-Star for his efforts during the 2017 CFL season, contributing with 57 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, two interceptions and one forced fumble. The following season, Ball played in 10 games for the Argos and amassed 44 defensive tackles. He missed the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury.[23] At age 32 He was not resigned following the 2018 CFL season and became a free agent in February 2019.

Calgary Stampeders

On October 1, 2019, Ball signed with the Calgary Stampeders roughly two-thirds of the way through the 2019 CFL season.[24] However, about two weeks later, it was revealed that Ball had suffered a torn ACL and would miss the remainder of the season.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b Ramon Antonio Vargas, "Free agent safety Marcus Ball chasing NFL dream with Saints" Archived 2014-08-19 at the Wayback Machine, The Advocate, August 15, 2014.
  2. ^ 2012 Transactions Archived 2013-01-15 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Jeff Krever, "Linebacker Marcus Ball a dream fit for Argos" Archived 2015-09-23 at the Wayback Machine, CFL.ca, September 27, 2012.
  4. ^ Boatmen release LB Marcus Ball
  5. ^ Saints agree with safety Marcus Ball
  6. ^ Alper, Josh (May 21, 2015). "Panthers sign safety Marcus Ball". NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  7. ^ Henson, Max (September 5, 2015). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  8. ^ "MARCUS BALL". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  9. ^ "New Video Shows Confrontation Between Odell Beckham Jr. And Bat-Carrying Panthers Player". Deadspin. December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  10. ^ "Super Bowl 50 – Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers – February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  11. ^ "Panthers sign eight practice squad members to future contracts". www.panthers.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  12. ^ Henson, Max (September 3, 2016). "Panthers trim roster to 53". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2018.
  13. ^ Henson, Max (September 4, 2016). "Panthers establish practice squad". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017.
  14. ^ Henson, Max. "Injury Report: Short, Turner questionable". Panthers.com.
  15. ^ "Panthers sign DT Kyle Love, S Michael Griffin". Panthers.com. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  16. ^ "Panthers make practice squad move". Panthers.com. October 12, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  17. ^ "Jaguars Sign DB Marcus Ball To Practice Squad". October 12, 2016.
  18. ^ Bouda, Nate (October 24, 2016). "Jaguars Waive DB Marcus Ball From Practice Squad, Sign DB Doran Grant". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  19. ^ "49ers Place S Eric Reid on Injured Reserve, Announce Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 22, 2016.
  20. ^ "49ers Place LB Shayne Skov on Injured Reserve, Promote S Marcus Bell to Active Roster". 49ers.com. November 29, 2016.
  21. ^ "49ers Announce Several Roster Moves". 49ers.com. May 2, 2017. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017.
  22. ^ "Argos agree to terms with DB Ball – Article – TSN". TSN. May 25, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  23. ^ TSN ca Staff (September 7, 2018). "Argos to place LB Ball on 6-game IL - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  24. ^ TSN ca Staff (October 1, 2019). "Calgary Stampeders sign LB Ball to deal - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved October 1, 2019.
  25. ^ TSN ca Staff (October 14, 2019). "Recent Calgary Stampeders signee Marcus Ball has torn ACL - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
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