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

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.

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.

Ball had a small fight with defensive tackle John Ridgeway while competing in Dallas' team drills on June 9, David Helman of the team's official site reports.

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

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

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

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