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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Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams carries the football during a game.

Training Camp

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Training Camp: The Running Back Room Just Got Interesting

I didn’t think I would be talking about the Cowboys’ running back room after two practices, but here we are. My train of thought…

July 31, 2026, 6:00 am

Quinnen Williams representing the Dallas Cowboys after being selected to the team’s leadership council.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 Leadership Council Reveals Cowboys’ New Direction

The Brian Shottenheimer leadership council isn’t some new idea for the Dallas Cowboys. Jason Garrett used season captains, and Mike McCarthy worked with rotating…

July 30, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones smiles while wearing a Cowboys cap and sunglasses on the sideline.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Jerry Jones Just Pushed All the Cowboys Chips In… Again

Surprisingly, Jerry Jones hasn’t talked much this offseason, and it has been nice and weird. Normally, we hear about how this season’s team is…

July 29, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Defense Had a Problem the Numbers Barely Explain

We spent most of the offseason talking about the wrong problem for the defense. Every conversation about the Cowboys’ defense circles back to the same stuff, like the pass rush, secondary, turnovers,…

July 28, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Secondary Will Have to Prove Its Worth in 2026

After looking at the Cowboys’ 2026 schedule, I have come to the conclusion that this rebuilt secondary better be the real deal. Dallas is going to see these receivers: Malik Nabers x2…

July 27, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker Could Create an Unexpected Reunion in 27′

Yes, I know. Christian Parker hasn’t called a regular-season defense for the Cowboys yet, and I’m already wondering what happens when he leaves. Let’s call this hypothetical Sunday. I want to give…

July 26, 2026, 6:00 am

Training Camp

by Cody Warren

Cowboys to Oxnard 2026: What to Watch for at Training Camp

Cowboys training camp starts July 28th in Oxnard, California, and I’m ready for the guessing and speculation about players and positions to start. We’ve spent the entire offseason thinking about what we…

July 25, 2026, 8:00 am

Will McClay evaluates the Cowboys roster from the sideline during practice.

Front Office

by Cody Warren

Will McClay Explained How the Cowboys Stole Caleb Downs in the 2026 NFL Draft

Will McClay said the Cowboys gave themselves about a 3% chance of Caleb Downs still being on the board when Dallas picked in the 2026 NFL Draft. I had to listen to…

July 24, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Said Super Bowl or Bust—Now There’s Nowhere to Hide

The Cowboys Super Bowl talk has arrived and that shouldn’t be too hard to believe, but the source is the crazy part because it didn’t come from Jerry Jones. Dak Prescott said…

July 23, 2026, 8:00 am

Brandon Aubrey watches from the sideline as the Dallas Cowboys kicker remains a top fantasy football option at his position.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 Fantasy Managers Are About to Overpay for Cowboys Stars

The Cowboys’ offense is loaded with names people in fantasy football know, and that could be how somebody ends up drafting one of those guys too early. I’ve been there before. I…

July 23, 2026, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham lines up during a defensive drill at practice.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

Jaishawn Barham might be the Cowboys rookie everyone is sleeping on. As we all know, Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence are getting all the attention early in the offseason, and they should.…

July 20, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Christian Parker’s Hire Follows a Cowboys Super Bowl Pattern

When Dallas hired Christian Parker, I wasn’t exactly fired up about it, until I looked into his background. I wasn’t overly excited because he is a 34-year-old who’d never called an NFL…

July 19, 2026, 6:00 am

Will Grier talks with Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer on the sideline during a Dallas game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Will Grier’s Cowboys Story May Not Be Over

Will Grier retired from the NFL at 31, but I have a hard time believing he’s done with football. The Carolina Panthers placed him on the reserve/retired list after bringing him back…

July 18, 2026, 6:00 am

Warren Moon stands at the line of scrimmage in his Edmonton uniform during a CFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

UFL vs. CFL: The Cowboys and NFL Have a Favorite

If you think back, football has never been short on leagues like the UFL and CFL trying to carve out a role behind the NFL. NFL Europe had the league’s backing, the…

July 17, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Position Group Power Ranking: Where the Roster Gets Shaky

The first five groups is where I would say it was easy to rank the positions in the power rankings. After that, I moved things around, talked myself out of one room…

July 15, 2026, 6:00 am

CeeDee Lamb celebrates after a big play for the Dallas Cowboys as one of the team’s highest-rated Madden players.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Madden 27′ Ratings: Cowboys Edition

I averaged the Dallas Cowboys Madden ratings by unit and compared the full roster with the projected starters. I think the gap says plenty about this team. The Cowboys landed at 81…

July 13, 2026, 6:00 am

Brandon Aiyuk stands with his arms crossed while wearing the San Francisco 49ers’ white uniform and gold helmet.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Brandon Aiyuk to Dallas Sounds Good Until The Headache Takes Over

I know Brandon Aiyuk in a Cowboys uniform would look pretty darn good at first glance. If you put him beside CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, it would give the Cowboys three…

July 12, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Position Group Power Ranking: Top 5

The Cowboys position groups are harder to rank than you would think. A few position groups are some of the best in the NFL, so the top of the list was much…

July 11, 2026, 6:00 am

Klayton Adams speaks during a Dallas Cowboys press conference at the Ford Center.

NFL

by Cody Warren

Klayton Adams 2027 Head Coach Buzz Needs a Reality Check

Klayton Adams has head coach buzz because of the Cowboys run game turnaround, but his resume still needs a closer look before anyone crowns him. The thing is, I’m not going to…

July 10, 2026, 8:00 am

Terrion Arnold celebrates in a Detroit Lions uniform with both arms raised during a game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Should Know the Price of Terrion Arnold

The Cowboys don’t need another headache, but is Terrion Arnold worth a look for a potentially subpar cornerbacks room? Here’s the thing, Terrion Arnold isn’t some free-agent corner sitting around in July…

July 10, 2026, 6:00 am

Shedeur Sanders celebrates with a raised fist while wearing his white Cleveland Browns No. 12 jersey.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Will Cowboys Nostalgia Bring Shedeur Sanders to Dallas?

I knew Dallas would end up in the Shedeur Sanders rumor that is circulating. Jerry Jones loves publicity about as much as he loves Deion Sanders. Add in a young player with…

July 8, 2026, 8:00 am

CeeDee Lamb celebrates during a Dallas Cowboys game as ESPN's Cowboys roster ranking puts the team under the spotlight.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

ESPN’s Cowboys Roster Ranking Is Hard to Argue

I wanted to hate ESPN’s ranking for the Cowboys. Where the Cowboys roster got ranked sounds low based on the players on this roster. This isn’t some busted group hoping to squeak…

July 7, 2026, 8:00 am

Jaydon Blue stands on the sideline in a Dallas Cowboys No. 34 jersey before a game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys May Have a Breakout Player Coming Out of the Blue in 2026

I am fully putting Jaydon Blue into the breakout player category for the 2026 season, and before I get the “Your crazy comments.” Let me explain. His rookie season gave us nothing.…

July 6, 2026, 6:00 am

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NFC East

by Cody Warren

Eagles Writer Just Gave Cowboys Fans a Reason to Believe in 2026

I don’t need anyone from the Philadelphia Eagles to make me feel good about the Cowboys. Most of the time, I’d rather not hear from them at all. But Tim McManus said…

July 5, 2026, 6:00 am

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Cody Warren

Cowboys 26′ Training Camp: The Running Back Room Just Got Interesting

2026 Leadership Council Reveals Cowboys’ New Direction

Jerry Jones Just Pushed All the Cowboys Chips In… Again

The Cowboys Defense Had a Problem the Numbers Barely Explain

The Cowboys Secondary Will Have to Prove Its Worth in 2026

Christian Parker Could Create an Unexpected Reunion in 27′

Cowboys to Oxnard 2026: What to Watch for at Training Camp

Will McClay Explained How the Cowboys Stole Caleb Downs in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Cowboys Said Super Bowl or Bust—Now There’s Nowhere to Hide

2026 Fantasy Managers Are About to Overpay for Cowboys Stars

Jaishawn Barham: A Dark Horse 26′ Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

Christian Parker’s Hire Follows a Cowboys Super Bowl Pattern

Will Grier’s Cowboys Story May Not Be Over

UFL vs. CFL: The Cowboys and NFL Have a Favorite

Cowboys Position Group Power Ranking: Where the Roster Gets Shaky

Madden 27′ Ratings: Cowboys Edition

Brandon Aiyuk to Dallas Sounds Good Until The Headache Takes Over

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Position Group Power Ranking: Top 5

Klayton Adams 2027 Head Coach Buzz Needs a Reality Check

Cowboys Should Know the Price of Terrion Arnold

Will Cowboys Nostalgia Bring Shedeur Sanders to Dallas?

ESPN’s Cowboys Roster Ranking Is Hard to Argue

The Cowboys May Have a Breakout Player Coming Out of the Blue in 2026

Eagles Writer Just Gave Cowboys Fans a Reason to Believe in 2026

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