Richard Paolinelli, Cowboys News Writer at Inside The Star

A man in a light blue blazer, reminiscent of Jerry Jones' favored style, gazes ahead with a neutral expression, embodying the stoic demeanor of a seasoned Cowboys head coach.

November 4, 2025, 6:00 am

2 clear messages Jerry Jones must hear

When the 2025 schedule was released back in the spring, it was clear to every one, even Jerry Jones, that the Dallas Cowboys had to be at .500 or better by the…

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Cowboys News

November 3, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys’ 2025 season is on the line tonight

On paper, the Dallas Cowboys should easily hold serve at home tonight against the Arizona Cardinals. Dallas is 2-0-1 at home and has averaged 41.3 points per game when playing at AT&T…

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Cowboys News

November 2, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys will do this for the first time ever on MNF

The Dallas Cowboys have been a featured team ever since the NFL introduced Monday Night Football back in 1970. There have only been three seasons – 1989, 1990, and 2002 – that…

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Cowboys News

November 1, 2025, 6:00 am

10 former Cowboys still in the running for 2026 HOF Class

A total of 10 former Cowboys players, coaches, and executives have advanced to the next round as the Pro Football Hall of Fame works toward its final list of inductees for the…

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Roster & Players

October 31, 2025, 6:00 am

Can Dallas keep both Pickens and Williams and fix the defense in 2026?

It’s a daunting task ahead for the Dallas Cowboys beyond the 2025 season. And it’s a position they are in that is no one’s fault but their own. In trading a third…

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Is Jerry Jones eyeing Jon Gruden as the next Cowboys Head Coach? 1

Roster & Players

October 30, 2025, 6:00 am

Should Dallas be buyers or sellers as trade deadline nears?

This coming Tuesday afternoon, at 3 p.m. CST – don’t forget to set the clocks back an hour this weekend – the NFL trade deadline will strike. After the Dallas Cowboys dismantled…

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NFL & NFC East

October 29, 2025, 6:00 am

Philadelphia is pulling away in the NFC East

While the Philadelphia fan base is ready to crown the Eagles back-to-back NFC East and Super Bowl champions in 2025, the rest of the NFL world remains unconvinced. At some point, the…

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Roster & Players

October 28, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys’ Florida rookies had their ups and downs

The Dallas Cowboys’ two rookies from Florida had an up and down day in SUnday’s loss at Denver. Trikweze Bridges played in his third game of the season, getting his first NFL…

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Cowboys News

October 27, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys continue roller-coaster 2025 with a crushing loss

Buckle up tight boys and girls, the Dallas Cowboys roller-coaster ride appears to be set for a full season of thrilling highs and crushing lows. While the Cowboys have yet to lose…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Roster & Players

October 26, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys hoping to keep that Mile-High feeling in 2025 against Denver

The Dallas Cowboys had their first all-around great game last week against Washington. The Cowboys have every right to be feeling a mile high after that win. Unfortunately, the next time they…

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Two football players in Dallas Cowboys uniforms, with Dak Prescott leading the animated conversation, are on the field.

Roster & Players

October 24, 2025, 6:00 am

The main reason why Dak Prescott is a 2025 MVP candidate

Dak Prescott is off to a very strong start in 2025. I know, in other breaking news, water is wet! Prescott is second in yards at 1,881, just 32 behind Justin Herbert,…

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NFL & NFC East

October 23, 2025, 1:07 pm

The NFL needs to stop this Monday Night madness

If you live on the east coast of the United States and are a fan of the Texans or the Seahawks, the NFL hates you. How else do you explain not only…

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Dallas Cowboys rookie football players in action during a game, showcasing team play, defensive and offensive strategies, and game intensity on the field.

Roster & Players

October 23, 2025, 6:00 am

Booker’s solid return after 3 weeks away leads effort by rookies

Offensive guard Tyler Booker made his return to the starting lineup on Sunday a successful one in a game that was very successful for most of the 2025 rookies. Booker played on…

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Cowboys News

October 22, 2025, 6:00 am

Do the Cowboys have the 2025 DROY on their roster?

In the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys focused on their defense. They selected defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku in the second round and defensive back Shavon…

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NFL & NFC East

October 21, 2025, 6:00 am

Wild Week 7 brings chaos to NFC East standings

At one point late in the afternoon on Sunday, the Eagles had already secured their win and were watching the rest of the NFC East play one of the wildest afternoons of…

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Quarterback in Washington Commanders uniform evading defender from Dallas Cowboys during an NFL game.

Cowboys News

October 20, 2025, 6:00 am

The Cowboys’ defense (finally) shows up in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys’ offense scored 37 points on Sunday, the magic number it seems the unit needs to hit this year to ensure victory. The offense scored 40 in the win over…

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Cowboys News

October 19, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys, Commanders meet at huge crossroads of 2025 season

Back in August, I wrote this about the Dallas Cowboys’ Week 7 contest against the Washington Commanders: “Facing a real possibility of being 3-3 one-third of the way into the 2025 season,…

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Cowboys News

October 18, 2025, 6:00 am

In this 2-player race to NFL MVP there is 1 clear choice

Although we’re just six weeks into the 2025 season, the MVP talk is already heating up. With a dozen weeks left to play, the early favorites are quarterbacks. That’s hardly a surprise.…

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The Trade that sent Micah Parsons to Green Bay has already backfired on the Dallas Cowboys

Roster & Players

October 17, 2025, 6:00 am

Upon further review, “The Trade” was a colossal blunder

The 2025 NFL season is officially at the 1/3rd pole now. For the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, it has been shaped by “The Trade”. Just one week before Dallas was…

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Roster & Players

October 16, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys’ rookie class being led by this standout defender

Shemar James, the Dallas Cowboys second pick in the fifth round of April’s draft, is quickly making his case for the Cowboys’ rookie of the year. Inactive for the first three games,…

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Dynamic NFC East football game featuring Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott evading defensive players during an intense NFL match at AT&T Stadium.

NFL & NFC East

October 15, 2025, 8:00 am

There’s a new King in the NFC East…for 1 week at least

What in the Wide World of Sports is going on out there in the NFC East? The New York Giants were the only team in the division to win a game in…

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2 clear messages Jerry Jones must hear

Cowboys’ 2025 season is on the line tonight

Cowboys will do this for the first time ever on MNF

10 former Cowboys still in the running for 2026 HOF Class

Can Dallas keep both Pickens and Williams and fix the defense in 2026?

Should Dallas be buyers or sellers as trade deadline nears?

Philadelphia is pulling away in the NFC East

Cowboys’ Florida rookies had their ups and downs

Cowboys continue roller-coaster 2025 with a crushing loss

Cowboys hoping to keep that Mile-High feeling in 2025 against Denver

The main reason why Dak Prescott is a 2025 MVP candidate

The NFL needs to stop this Monday Night madness

Booker’s solid return after 3 weeks away leads effort by rookies

Do the Cowboys have the 2025 DROY on their roster?

Wild Week 7 brings chaos to NFC East standings

The Cowboys’ defense (finally) shows up in 2025

Cowboys, Commanders meet at huge crossroads of 2025 season

In this 2-player race to NFL MVP there is 1 clear choice

Upon further review, “The Trade” was a colossal blunder

Cowboys’ rookie class being led by this standout defender

There’s a new King in the NFC East…for 1 week at least

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