Cody Warren

Cowboys Writer

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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Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko stretches before an NFL football game.

NFL

by Cody Warren

1 NFL Player Said Games Were Rigged. Let’s Check the Evidence

I’ve yelled at enough Cowboys games to understand why fans would think some calls need some extra explaining. But when somebody who played in…

October 19, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys player in action during a game, wearing helmet and dark jersey, focused on the play, symbolizing NFL sportsmanship and athleticism.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

I don’t understand why James Houston barely sees the field when the Cowboys have failed to fix their pass rush to this point. Every…

October 17, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys running back Javonte Williams pointing towards the sky honoring God.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Run Game Has to Cash In on Packers Injuries

Who all’s tired of seeing the Cowboys hand the ball off to Javonte Williams just to see the offense use the next two downs…

October 16, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys vs. Packers: 5 Things to Watch Sunday Night

The Cowboys have had extra time to work on everything that went wrong against Tampa Bay. I’d like to make it through Sunday night without thinking about what they used the extra…

October 15, 2026, 2:00 pm

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Should the Cowboys Fire Their Coaches? I Checked the Evidence

I keep hearing the Cowboys coaches Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker need to be fired. I get the frustration, and I’ve questioned both of them myself, and the Tampa Bay loss didn’t…

October 15, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Offense: Why the Same Problems Come Back

The Cowboys’ offense has too much talent to disappear for half a game, or for that matter, a whole game. When I watch Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens put together…

October 14, 2026, 8:00 am

Vikings assistant Mike Pettine standing on the sidelines of a game.

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Mike Pettine: The Key to Dallas’ 2026 Defense

I wanted to know, and I bet you did too, what Mike Pettine brings to the Cowboys beyond being the coach who gave Christian Parker his first NFL opportunity. His work with…

October 13, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham will wear the green dot for the foreseeable future.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Defense: The Starting Lineup I’d Bet On

This is news to no one, but the Cowboys’ defense is horrible. I’m not sure what would help at this point, but could the injuries to some of the major contributors be…

October 12, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

5 Coaches Who Could Take the Cowboys to the Next Level

The way this season is going could put the Cowboys in the market for a new head coach and coaching staff. With a veteran quarterback and established offensive talent, Dallas should be…

October 11, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Christian Parker told us he would build the Dallas Cowboys’ defense around his players. After five games, opponents look more comfortable attacking it than the Cowboys look playing it. Let’s go back…

October 10, 2026, 6:00 am

DaRon Bland walks off the field holding the football after another Dallas Cowboys takeaway.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys’ DaRon Bland’s Reputation Is Better Than His Coverage

I’m tired of DaRon Bland, tired of defending him, tired of waiting on him, and beyond tired hearing about his 2023 season like the Cowboys can use those interceptions in games this…

October 9, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys vs Buccaneers: 5 Keys to Victory

I don’t want anyone overlooking this 0-4 Buccaneers team. I don’t know if you know this or not, but every Buccaneers game this season has been decided by seven points or less,…

October 8, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller wearing a tan cowboy hat while attending an event.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Von Miller’s Cowboys Usage Raises a Question

I want more from Von Miller, but I’m having a hard time deciding if that frustration belongs solely on him. Through the first four games, Von Miller has played 62 defensive snaps…

October 7, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

CeeDee Lamb Gave Eagles Fans 1 Reason to Be Quiet

I knew CeeDee Lamb had a hell of a game against Houston, but I didn’t know I could take his stat line and cross entire NFL offenses off the list. Lamb caught…

October 6, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Defense: What Improved in the Texans Win?

I wanted so badly to come out of the Texans game feeling better about this defense. After allowing 30 points and needing Dak Prescott to go win it late in the game,…

October 5, 2026, 8:00 am

CeeDee Lamb was King of Fantasy Football in Week 17 1

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 34 Texans 30: A Needed Win

The Cowboys versus the Texans is a whole bunch of the same. Dallas gave up 97 yards on two throws in the first quarter. We watched C.J. Stroud hit Nico Collins for…

October 4, 2026, 3:18 pm

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cap Gymnastics: Dallas Can Sign Pickens and Porter in 27′

I’m willing to see the Cowboys lose some familiar faces next offseason because of the cap, but less willing to see George Pickens or Joey Porter Jr. leave and hear that Dallas…

October 3, 2026, 8:00 am

Steelers Joey Porter Jr. celebrating with the crowd after a big play.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The 26′ Cowboys and Joey Porter Jr: He Will Fit?

The Cowboys are losing secondary players at an amazing rate, and I’m wondering how much more this secondary can take. And now we have Joey Porter Jr. to pick up some of…

October 1, 2026, 6:00 am

Dak Prescott stands in a Dallas Cowboys uniform as the Cowboys lean on their quarterback advantage in 2026

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Are We About to See Rogue Dak Prescott?

I’m still pissed about how the Cowboys handled the finish against Baltimore. Hearing Dak Prescott say they needed to run near the goal line, then Brian Schottenheimer admitting he overcoached the third-down…

September 30, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys’ Terence Steele Is Running Out of Chances

I’m so over Terence Steele and having the same conversation about him. He plays well enough for stretches that we’re supposed to feel better about right tackle. Then a mistake wipes out…

September 29, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer stands on the sideline during warmups, wearing a navy visor and blue team shirt with a focused expression.

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Coaching Decisions Doom the Cowboys Week 3

I’ve supported Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker from the git go. After this loss to Baltimore, that support is starting to waver. I’m putting this one on the coaches. Dallas had a…

September 28, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2 Cowboys’ Rookies Face the Lamar Jackson Test

I like what rookies Caleb Downs and Jaishawn Barham have given Dallas through two games, but I’m still worried about Sunday because they haven’t faced a running game like the Ravens. That…

September 27, 2026, 6:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Ravens Pass Protection Gives Dallas 3 Players to Target

Ravens pass protection gives me a reason to believe Dallas can be disruptive. I’m less concerned about the Cowboys reaching Lamar Jackson and more concerned about whether they can finish. We watched…

September 26, 2026, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

Cowboys vs Ravens: Put Malaki Starks in Dak’s Crosshairs Week 3

Malaki Starks would be circled on my scouting report this week. The Ravens have gotten two shaky games from their starting safety, and Dallas has the receiving weapons to take advantage. Brian…

September 25, 2026, 6:00 am

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Cody Warren

1 NFL Player Said Games Were Rigged. Let’s Check the Evidence

Cowboys Have 5 Sacks. Why Is James Houston Still Watching?

Cowboys Run Game Has to Cash In on Packers Injuries

Cowboys vs. Packers: 5 Things to Watch Sunday Night

Should the Cowboys Fire Their Coaches? I Checked the Evidence

Cowboys 26′ Offense: Why the Same Problems Come Back

Mike Pettine: The Key to Dallas’ 2026 Defense

Cowboys 26′ Defense: The Starting Lineup I’d Bet On

5 Coaches Who Could Take the Cowboys to the Next Level

Christian Parker Isn’t Meeting His Own Standard in Dallas

Cowboys’ DaRon Bland’s Reputation Is Better Than His Coverage

Cowboys vs Buccaneers: 5 Keys to Victory

Von Miller’s Cowboys Usage Raises a Question

CeeDee Lamb Gave Eagles Fans 1 Reason to Be Quiet

Cowboys 26′ Defense: What Improved in the Texans Win?

Cowboys 34 Texans 30: A Needed Win

Cap Gymnastics: Dallas Can Sign Pickens and Porter in 27′

The 26′ Cowboys and Joey Porter Jr: He Will Fit?

Are We About to See Rogue Dak Prescott?

Cowboys’ Terence Steele Is Running Out of Chances

Coaching Decisions Doom the Cowboys Week 3

2 Cowboys’ Rookies Face the Lamar Jackson Test

Ravens Pass Protection Gives Dallas 3 Players to Target

Cowboys vs Ravens: Put Malaki Starks in Dak’s Crosshairs Week 3

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