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Cody Warren

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Cody Warren is a sports journalist at InsideTheStar.com, where he has published 302 articles reaching over 1 million readers. He is a Law Enforcement Officer with nearly 20 years of professional service across multiple assignments, bringing investigative rigor and a commitment to factual accuracy to his Dallas Cowboys coverage.

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Arvell Reese of Ohio State in a white No. 8 uniform during a game, running on the field with a blurred red crowd in the background.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Should Not Trade Up for Arvell Reese

We are one day away from the 2026 NFL Draft and the Cowboys could trade up to get Arvell Reese. Wouldn’t that be a…

April 22, 2026, 6:00 am

George Pickens contract extension alt text: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens celebrates with the football in his hand during a game, as questions grow about whether he will land a contract extension.

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Next Move Feels Like a George Pickens Extension

The Brandon Aubrey deal is finally finished, and that puts my focus exactly where it belongs now. George Pickens. If the Cowboys want more…

April 21, 2026, 8:00 am

Caleb Downs in Ohio State’s white No. 2 uniform stands ready before the snap during a college football game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The Giants Crushed the Cowboys’ Dream at Pick 12

I hated the New York Giants trade the second I saw it. Not because the Cowboys were, or because Dexter Lawrence left New York.…

April 20, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFL Draft

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6 Draft Sleeper Targets in the 2026 NFL Draft

When I look for draft sleepers, I’m not just chasing random names just to be different. I’m looking for players who match what the Cowboys still need. That’s why these six stand…

April 19, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

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Could These 2 Sleepers Fix Dallas’ Linebacker Depth?

The Dallas Cowboys still need linebacker help, and that is why I like these two names that are flying under the radar. USF linebacker Mac Harris and Miami (Ohio) linebacker and Miami…

April 18, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Jonah Coleman Might be the Toughest RB in the 2026 NFL Draft

Jonah Coleman is one of those guys who looks good even when everything isn’t blocked cleanly. He’s the kind of back who keeps producing even when the play is already half broken.…

April 17, 2026, 8:00 am

2026 NFL Draft prospect Akheem Mesidor walks on the sideline in a white Miami Hurricanes uniform after the game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Akheem Mesidor’s 2026 Draft Red Flag For Teams Like the Cowboys

A defender like Akheem Mesidor puts up some real production on tape, shows he can get after the quarterback, and people immediately start selling the idea every concern should be pushed to…

April 16, 2026, 8:00 am

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2026 NFL Draft prospect Brandon Cisse lines up in coverage for South Carolina in a close-up game shot.

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

The “Don’t Sleep on This Tier” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Big Board

The next 10 players on my draft board sit in the 41–50 range, and I feel this is where people start missing how much value is still left. By the time you…

April 15, 2026, 8:00 am

Christen Miller, Georgia draft prospect, walking the sideline in a red Bulldogs uniform before the game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The “Hear Me Out” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Big Board

These 10 players sit just outside my top 30 draft prospects, and a few of these rankings are probably going to need an explanation. The top 30 is usually where people stop…

April 14, 2026, 8:00 am

Jordyn Tyson draft prospect stands on the field for Arizona State in a white jersey and gold pants, wearing No. 0 during game action.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The “You Ranked Them Where” Part of the 2026 NFL Draft Bid Board

Part 4 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series gets into prospects 21–30, and this is where the board starts feeling even more personal. We all know the top 10 get…

April 13, 2026, 8:00 am

Spencer Fano, Utah offensive lineman and 2026 NFL Draft prospect, poses in a red-lit photo shoot with a football in front of him.

NFL Draft

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2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 11-20

Part 3 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series gets into prospects 11–20, and this is where the board starts showing more personality. The top 10 is where it seems everyone…

April 12, 2026, 6:00 am

Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey stands on the field in a red Red Raiders uniform between plays, showcasing one of the top 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 6-10

Part 2 of my 2026 NFL Draft Big Board series shifts to prospects 6-10, and this part of the board might say as much about how I see this class as the…

April 11, 2026, 6:00 am

Kenny Moore II jogs across the field before an NFL game in the Colts’ white uniform, wearing blue gloves and a dark visor under stadium lights.

by Cody Warren

Kenny Moore Could be the Answer at Slot Corner for the Cowboys in 2026

Kenny Moore might be exactly the kind of move the Cowboys should be looking at right now. When I saw the report the Indianapolis Colts and Kenny Moore are open to finding…

April 10, 2026, 10:00 am

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza drops back to pass during a game, showing the arm talent that has him drawing NFL Draft attention.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Top 5 Prospects

From Fernando Mendoza to Mansoor Delane, here’s how I rank the top 10 players in the 2026 NFL Draft class two weeks before draft night. I think the 2026 NFL Draft boards…

April 10, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFL Draft

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The Dallas Cowboys Should Target All-Pro Factories in 2026 NFL Draft

Dallas Cowboys draft picks should come from schools that keep producing elite NFL players. I’m not saying the Cowboys should draft helmets, but I care where a prospect comes from. The standard…

April 9, 2026, 8:00 am

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Dexter Lawrence reacts during a game in a white New York Giants road uniform as he moves across the field.

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys Need to Go Full Madden Franchise Mode for Dexter Lawrence

Dexter Lawrence wants out of New York and that leads me to this. Every Cowboy fan knows that moment in Madden Franchise mode when you stare at the roster for a few…

April 7, 2026, 6:00 am

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Avieon Terrell lines up in Clemson’s secondary before the snap during a home game at Death Valley.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospects: Cowboys Can Strike Gold With Forgotten Corner Avieon Terrell

When Cowboys fans talk cornerbacks in the 2026 NFL Draft, Avieon Terrell has been forgotten amid the Mansoor Delane and Jermod McCoy hype. I get it, those two are the hot names…

April 6, 2026, 8:00 am

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NFL International Player Pathway prospect poses in training gear during a studio portrait for the NFL’s global development program.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Need to Keep an Eye on 2 International Pathway Players

The Dallas Cowboys should not be unfamiliar with the international pathway program as they have used it in the past and seen first hand from a team in the division what can…

April 5, 2026, 6:00 am

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by Cody Warren

10 For 10: Cowboys 10 Most Epic Draft Mistakes Over the Last 10 Years

I think it’s fair to say the Dallas Cowboys have drafted well enough over the last 10 years to avoid being called a disaster. I also believe it’s fair to say some…

April 4, 2026, 8:00 am

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Tyler Guyton stands on the field for the Dallas Cowboys before the snap

by Cody Warren

Tyler Guyton Has One Job For the Cowboys in 2026

Tyler Guyton has one job next season. The young left tackle needs to start settling in on the left side of the offensive line. I know several fans are ready to just…

April 3, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Schottenheimer’s “Evolve” Comments Boosts Eli Heidenreich as a 2026 Sleeper

I love players like Eli Heidenreich more than most people. It’s not because they are perfect prospects, but once you get into Day 3 you don’t look for perfect anyway. I like…

April 2, 2026, 8:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft target Peter Woods in Clemson white uniform before kickoff

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 Cowboys Mock Draft Trade Changes Everything

This Cowboys mock draft trade changes everything because moving from No.12 would force Dallas to build depth, defense, and upside instead of one star pick. This Cowboys mock draft focuses on the…

April 2, 2026, 6:00 am

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Jermod McCoy, Tennessee defensive back, walks off the field in an orange Volunteers uniform after a home game victory.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jermod McCoy Had Himself a Pro Day

2026 NFL Draft prospect Jermod McCoy showed out at the University of Tennessee Pro Day. Did it put him on the radar for the Dallas Cowboys? I think it should have, but…

April 1, 2026, 6:00 am

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Dexter Coakley lines up for the Dallas Cowboys before the snap, highlighting the undersized but explosive frame that makes him a common comparison point for modern linebackers.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Legend Dexter Coakley the Comp for 2026 Draft Prospects

Stacking two 2026 NFL Draft prospects next to Dexter Coakley gets interesting fast when you look at size, production, and athletic profile. The football world is not debating Dexter Coakley, Taurean York,…

March 30, 2026, 6:00 am

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