Mark Heaney, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

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September 22, 2025, 10:50 am

Dak Prescott Should Not Be the Scapegoat of the 2025 Cowboys

If you have watched the Dallas Cowboys’ first three games and come away believing Dak Prescott is the problem, it may be time for you to reevaluate this organization. Dallas, now 1-2…

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Roster & Players

September 21, 2025, 10:00 am

Dallas Cowboys’ Rookie Class Rundown in Week 3

The Dallas Cowboys’ rookie class has yet to set the NFL on fire through the first two weeks of the 2025 season. After all, only three members of a nine-player class have…

by Mark Heaney

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Game Coverage

September 21, 2025, 8:00 am

Ranking the Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Football Starters in Week 3

You still have time to set your lineup before kickoff, so for those scrambling to make decisions, here’s a quick ranking of the top Cowboys fantasy football plays in Week 3. In…

by Mark Heaney

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Game Coverage

September 20, 2025, 12:27 pm

The Dallas Cowboys should fear the Chicago Bears in Week 3

As the Dallas Cowboys head into Chicago for a Week 3 showdown, it is, by far, the least anticipated game of this young season, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy.…

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Roster & Players

September 19, 2025, 12:00 pm

Has Trevon Diggs Reached a Crossroads in Dallas?

Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs last made the Pro Bowl in 2022. In 2023, he suffered an early-season ACL tear; in 2024, he played in just 11 games before going down with…

by Mark Heaney

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Dallas Cowboys football players on the field celebrating during a game. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, quarterback Dak Prescott, and wide receiver Jake Ferguson engaging in team dynamics.

Game Coverage

September 14, 2025, 3:50 pm

Dallas Cowboys Win In Electrifying 40-37 Thriller Against Giants

In a crucial Week 2 matchup after a season-opening loss that had more twists and turns than just about any game, we finally saw a Dallas Cowboys win, as they took down…

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Game Coverage

September 14, 2025, 9:52 am

4 Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Football Plays to Start in Week 2

If you’re looking for the best Dallas Cowboys fantasy football options in Week 2, you have come to the right place. In Week 1, we saw a mixed bag in the points…

by Mark Heaney

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Roster & Players

September 14, 2025, 8:00 am

Analyzing Cowboys’ Guard Tyler Smith’s Pay Day & Future In Dallas

On Friday, All-Pro Guard Tyler Smith became the latest Cowboy to receive a contract extension in the aftermath of the Micah Parsons trade. This was no regular payday either: Smith, a former…

by Mark Heaney

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Roster & Players

September 13, 2025, 12:33 pm

Dak Prescott’s Giants History Is Bad News for Big Blue

Dak Prescott owns the New York Giants. The Dallas Cowboys haven’t dropped a Prescott-started game to their northern rival since 2016, his rookie year. Tyler Booker, the team’s first-round pick this April,…

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Roster & Players

September 11, 2025, 12:00 pm

1 Injured Cowboy Holds the Keys to a Defensive Revival

Today marks one week from the Dallas-Philadelphia season opener in Week 1. If you watched the game at all, the absence of one injured Cowboy was way too apparent. Dallas’s linebackers struggled…

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Roster & Players

September 7, 2025, 8:23 am

New Era Begins for 5 Former Cowboys in NFL Week 1

Thursday’s chaotic Dallas–Philadelphia opener means America’s Team won’t be part of the NFL’s first Sunday slate. Still, fans won’t be without a rooting interest, as five former Cowboys players are starting fresh…

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Game Coverage

September 6, 2025, 12:59 pm

Grading the Dallas Cowboys’ All-Pros Performances in Week 1

As we head into the first Sunday of the NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys are one of the few teams that have already played in 2025. The outcome wasn’t what anybody was…

by Mark Heaney

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Roster & Players

September 6, 2025, 9:31 am

The Cowboys Must End the Mazi Smith Experiment

Before the mayhem of the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 1 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles kicked off, one of the biggest pre-game stories was defensive tackle Mazi Smith being a healthy scratch. The…

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Game Coverage

September 5, 2025, 12:15 pm

CeeDee Lamb’s Drops Cost the Cowboys a Week 1 Victory

If I told you that CeeDee Lamb would reel in seven passes for 110 yards, and he would lose the Cowboys their Week 1 game, you’d have called me crazy. Unfortunately, we…

by Mark Heaney

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Cowboys News

August 31, 2025, 12:34 pm

BREAKING: Cowboys extend All-Pro DaRon Bland to $92M Extension

The Dallas Cowboys have struck a deal with All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland; the former fifth-round pick in 2022 was headed for free agency after this season. It has been reported as a…

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Draft & Free Agency

August 31, 2025, 12:00 pm

Is Arch Manning the Cowboys’ Future Quarterback?

Arch Manning, the Texas Longhorns’ star quarterback with more NFL royalty in his bloodline than just about anybody, kicked off his 2025 season yesterday. It wasn’t a great showing, as the dominant…

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Roster & Players

August 31, 2025, 8:59 am

5 Cowboys Pass Rushers Compete for Spotlight After Micah Parsons Trade

Jerry Jones’s post-blockbuster trade press conference had one clear message: by swapping Micah Parsons for Kenny Clark, Dallas will now be able to stop the run. As nice as that sounds, given…

by Mark Heaney

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Cowboys News

August 30, 2025, 10:00 am

3 Dallas Cowboys trade targets after the Micah Parsons move

The Dallas Cowboys trade of Micah Parsons on Thursday stunned the sports world and broke fans’ hearts. Already feeling disenfranchised, this fanbase now feels even more burned by ownership. Jerry Jones’s frustrating…

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Cowboys News

August 29, 2025, 12:35 pm

The Death of the Dallas Cowboys: How Jerry Jones Ruined a Golden Legacy

Yesterday, Jerry Jones delivered what will be a fatal blow to some Dallas Cowboys fans. Whether you are with that crowd or vehemently against them, people are going to leave this fanbase…

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Roster & Players

August 27, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys Roster Update: Dallas’s Injured Reserve List Growing

The Dallas Cowboys roster is forming quickly, and they are using an alternative way to keep “bubble” players in-house. In the last twenty hours, the team has placed three separate players on…

by Mark Heaney

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Roster & Players

August 24, 2025, 11:58 am

Cowboys’ Injuries Hurt Progress Ahead of 2025 Season

The run-up to the 2025 regular season is nearly complete, with only final roster cuts remaining. For the Dallas faithful, it’s a chance to reflect on the past month: what helped, and…

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Dak Prescott Should Not Be the Scapegoat of the 2025 Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys’ Rookie Class Rundown in Week 3

Ranking the Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Football Starters in Week 3

The Dallas Cowboys should fear the Chicago Bears in Week 3

Has Trevon Diggs Reached a Crossroads in Dallas?

Dallas Cowboys Win In Electrifying 40-37 Thriller Against Giants

4 Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Football Plays to Start in Week 2

Analyzing Cowboys’ Guard Tyler Smith’s Pay Day & Future In Dallas

Dak Prescott’s Giants History Is Bad News for Big Blue

1 Injured Cowboy Holds the Keys to a Defensive Revival

New Era Begins for 5 Former Cowboys in NFL Week 1

Grading the Dallas Cowboys’ All-Pros Performances in Week 1

The Cowboys Must End the Mazi Smith Experiment

CeeDee Lamb’s Drops Cost the Cowboys a Week 1 Victory

BREAKING: Cowboys extend All-Pro DaRon Bland to $92M Extension

Is Arch Manning the Cowboys’ Future Quarterback?

5 Cowboys Pass Rushers Compete for Spotlight After Micah Parsons Trade

3 Dallas Cowboys trade targets after the Micah Parsons move

The Death of the Dallas Cowboys: How Jerry Jones Ruined a Golden Legacy

Cowboys Roster Update: Dallas’s Injured Reserve List Growing

Cowboys’ Injuries Hurt Progress Ahead of 2025 Season

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