Mark Heaney

Cowboys News Writer

Mark Heaney is an NFL scout and sports journalist who has covered college football and the NFL since 2018. He has professionally evaluated over 1,000 NFL Draft prospects. At InsideTheStar.com, Mark has published 319 articles on ITS reaching over 1.1 million readers. His work has also appeared on FanSided, Whole Nine Sports, and Downtown Sports Network. Mark studied at UNC Charlotte and served as a media intern for the Charlotte 49ers football program.

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Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys playoff odds crumble in 34-26 loss to Minnesota Vikings

In a critical Week 15 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys once again failed to come up with a key win, losing to the Minnesota Vikings…

December 14, 2025, 10:37 pm

Trey Lance finds the end zone, Brandon Aubrey finds another record in Vegas victory 1

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys’ Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings

It is Week 15 in the NFL, and December football is in full swing both on the field and on fantasy apps on phones…

December 14, 2025, 11:00 am

NFL & NFC East

by Mark Heaney

NFL MVP Race Update: Stagnation Hits Top Candidate List

All football fans know that the 2025 season is one of the most wide-open years in recent memory. It is mid-December, and it feels…

December 11, 2025, 10:04 am

Football player in jersey number 11 being driven on a medical cart off the field.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Week 5 Injury Report: Cowboys superstar misses first game

For the first time since Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys are coming off a win. After a tough game against the Giants, the team’s record is feeling better, but the injury report…

October 5, 2024, 10:13 am

A football player in a blue and white uniform runs on the field during a game.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys defensive players that will step up against Steelers

The core of the Dallas Cowboys defensive unit is badly injured heading into Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. They will be without DeMarcus Lawrence, DaRon Bland, and Sam Williams, and Micah…

October 4, 2024, 10:45 am

Two football players in Cowboys uniforms, numbered 23 and 21, embrace on the field.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

Which Cowboys running back is winning the starting job?

After years of dominance at the position, the Dallas Cowboys running back room became the team’s top weakness heading into the 2024 campaign. Now, with four weeks under Dallas’ belt, we should…

September 29, 2024, 10:00 am

Two football players wearing white jerseys with dark blue numbers stand on the field, looking up.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

How will the Cowboys defensive line change with injuries?

To put it bluntly, the Dallas Cowboys defensive line is absolutely decimated by injuries. Back in training camp, they lost Sam Williams to a torn ACL, and this week both Micah Parsons…

September 28, 2024, 8:07 am

Football player wearing a Dallas Cowboys uniform with number 58 runs onto the field.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys who secured a victory over the Giants in week 4

The wait between last Sunday and last night felt like an eternity as the Dallas Cowboys reeled from back-to-back defeats against the Saints and Ravens. Last night, the wait to get back…

September 27, 2024, 12:00 pm

Football players from the Cowboys and Ravens are positioned pre-snap on the field during a game.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Dak Prescott must outshine Lamar Jackson in Week 3

Game day has arrived in Arlington, as the Cowboys will take on a Ravens team hungry for their first win. For Dallas to win this one, Dak Prescott will need to outshine…

September 22, 2024, 9:46 am

Football player with jersey number 87 celebrates holding the ball on the field with fans in the stadium.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Week 3 Injury Report: Cowboys get key player back against Ravens

After a blowout Week 2 loss against the Saints, the Dallas Cowboys will face a major early-season test at home against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. To win this one, Dallas…

September 21, 2024, 12:00 pm

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Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

3 reasons why Cowboys defense will improve in Week 3

It’s safe to say the Dallas Cowboys defense was a let-down in their Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. After allowing 44 points and nearly 200 rushing yards, the fanbase…

September 17, 2024, 12:03 pm

Football players from two teams in action on the field, one holding a football and running with teammates nearby.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Saints destroy Cowboys defense in Week 2 blowout

After a dominating Week 1 victory over the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Cowboys got taken to the woodshed by the New Orleans Saints. In particular, the Cowboys defense was crushed by Alvin…

September 15, 2024, 3:20 pm

Football player in a white jersey is being tackled by a player in a black jersey during a game.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Week 2 Injury Report: Cowboys star doubtful against Saints

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to continue their winning ways in 2024 with a Week 2 victory over the Saints. It will be the first home game of the season for Dallas,…

September 14, 2024, 9:14 am

A football player in a white uniform dodges a tackle from an opponent in a black uniform during a game.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys veterans are off to a dominant start in 2024

The Dallas Cowboys veteran players showed up big time in the team’s Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. As Dallas heads into their next game, and their home opener, we have…

September 13, 2024, 10:05 am

Football players from the Cowboys and Browns teams are lined up at the line of scrimmage during a game.

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys win in dominant fashion over Browns in Week 1

It has been too many months to count since we’ve seen a Dallas Cowboys win, and the team wasted no time in delivering a huge victory over the Cleveland Browns. From start…

September 8, 2024, 7:01 pm

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Cowboys News

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys extend Dak Prescott to record-breaking deal

Just hours before kicking off in Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have come to terms on a massive contract extension. The deal, which comes in at a staggering 4-years,…

September 8, 2024, 10:51 am

Football players from opposing teams line up for a play; a player in a blue uniform appears ready to receive the snap.

Cowboys News

by Mark Heaney

Week 1 Injury Report: Cowboys are healthy heading into opener

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into Week 1 of a crucial season, and with continued contract disputes and speculation around the future, the last thing the team needs is a full injury…

September 7, 2024, 10:00 am

Football player wearing a white and blue Dallas Cowboys uniform with the number 7 raises his left arm during a game.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

3 players that must shine in a Cowboys Week 1 victory

It is hard to believe we are just one day away from the Dallas Cowboys Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. It’s been a long off-season, and this will be a…

September 7, 2024, 8:00 am

Football player in a blue jersey blocks an opponent in a white jersey during a game, while a referee looks on.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

Did the Cowboys find their next All-Pro in Tyler Guyton?

The offseason departure of franchise legend, Tyron Smith, opened up a massive need at left tackle in Dallas. Once the draft rolled around, the front office’s top priority was filling that need,…

September 1, 2024, 9:40 am

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Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

Disappointing Cowboys draft class will start redemption tour in Week 1

With three rookie starters taking the field next week against the Cleveland Browns, there has been a ton of focus on the 2024 Cowboys draft class, and for good reason. What we…

August 31, 2024, 9:34 am

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Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

Aging stars won’t solve Cowboys running back problem in 2024

By the end of the 2019 NFL season, budding superstars Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott finished fourth and fifth in rushing touchdowns, and combined for nearly 2,500 yards; a backfield with the…

August 30, 2024, 11:26 am

A football player in a Dallas Cowboys jersey stands on the field with a focused expression.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

3 players hold the keys to a dominant Cowboys defense in 2024

For all the Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and running back talk, the Cowboys defense may be the thing that makes or breaks their 2024 campaign. After all, it was a 40+ points…

August 25, 2024, 11:28 am

A football player in a white uniform with the number 21 stands on the field, looking ahead.

Roster & Players

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys offseason of inaction continues to harm roster

Another day, another example of the Cowboys’ offseason failures killing them once the season rolls around. This time, it came at the hands of an injury to superstar Cornerback, DaRon Bland. Time…

August 25, 2024, 9:03 am

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Cowboys News

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys lose All-Pro DaRon Bland to major foot injury

We have some breaking news out of Dallas, as the Cowboys have announced star Cornerback, DaRon Bland, has suffered a major injury to his left foot. The team is saying it is…

August 24, 2024, 2:29 pm

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Mark Heaney

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Week 5 Injury Report: Cowboys superstar misses first game

3 Cowboys defensive players that will step up against Steelers

Which Cowboys running back is winning the starting job?

How will the Cowboys defensive line change with injuries?

3 Cowboys who secured a victory over the Giants in week 4

Dak Prescott must outshine Lamar Jackson in Week 3

Week 3 Injury Report: Cowboys get key player back against Ravens

3 reasons why Cowboys defense will improve in Week 3

Saints destroy Cowboys defense in Week 2 blowout

Week 2 Injury Report: Cowboys star doubtful against Saints

Cowboys veterans are off to a dominant start in 2024

Cowboys win in dominant fashion over Browns in Week 1

Cowboys extend Dak Prescott to record-breaking deal

Week 1 Injury Report: Cowboys are healthy heading into opener

3 players that must shine in a Cowboys Week 1 victory

Did the Cowboys find their next All-Pro in Tyler Guyton?

Disappointing Cowboys draft class will start redemption tour in Week 1

Aging stars won’t solve Cowboys running back problem in 2024

3 players hold the keys to a dominant Cowboys defense in 2024

Cowboys offseason of inaction continues to harm roster

Cowboys lose All-Pro DaRon Bland to major foot injury

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