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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by Cody Warren

Jermod McCoy: Fallback Plan or the Cowboys’ Real Target?

One corner is not being talked about enough; Jermod McCoy seems to have fallen behind Mansoor Delane. Especially after the LSU Pro Day when…

March 25, 2026, 8:00 am

LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane walks on the field before kickoff under the stadium lights.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Did Mansoor Delane Run Away From the Cowboys’ 2026 Draft Pick?

After watching Mansoor Delane’s LSU Pro Day, one thing kept popping into my head. He didn’t run all the way out of Dallas’ draft…

March 24, 2026, 8:00 am

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks jogs on the field in a white uniform during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Linked to 2 Linebackers: Who is the Best Fit?

The Cowboys need linebacker help and two names keep coming up in the trade rumor mill. I like Azeez Al-Shaair, he brings energy, an…

March 23, 2026, 6:00 am

Dak Prescott reacts during a Dallas Cowboys game as debate continues over Dak Prescott and bad defenses

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dak Prescott Isn’t Why the Cowboys Haven’t Won It All

Over the years, every time the Cowboys have fallen short, I already know where the conversation is going. Dak Prescott. Is this the easy answer for many? The simple answer is “yes”,…

March 22, 2026, 6:00 am

Close-up of Ryan Flournoy in Dallas Cowboys uniform wearing a white headband before kickoff

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys’ Ryan Flournoy Set for a Bigger Role and a Breakout Season in 2026

You didn’t notice Ryan Flournoy right away when you watched the Cowboys last season. Everyone’s eyes went to CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, that’s where the attention is, and it’s warranted. If…

March 21, 2026, 6:00 am

Georgia offensive lineman #57 in white uniform set at the line of scrimmage before the snap during an SEC football game

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Offensive Prospects The Cowboys Could Consider from Georgia in 2026 NFL Draft

Georgia defenders may be the focus, but the offensive side of the ball of the Bulldogs offense has some talent. Most Cowboys fans will not want the team going for offensive players,…

March 20, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

UCF Defenders the Cowboys Could Take a Look at in the 2026 NFL Draft

The next school we will look at is UCF. As we have seen in the last two articles, the new Dallas defensive staff has several connections with these programs and players. UCF…

March 19, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

SMU Players Who Could Land on the Cowboys’ 2026 Draft Board

I’m under the firm belief that former SMU defensive coordinator Scott Symons’ connection could put several Mustangs on Dallas’ radar. Before arriving in Dallas, Symons served as SMU’s defensive coordinator, and this…

March 18, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Georgia Defensive Prospects the Cowboys Could Target in the 2026 Draft

When you look at the prospects coming out of Georgia, the Cowboys coaching staff and their connection runs deep. The two newly hired assistants for the Cowboys, Robert Muschamp and Chidera Uzo-Diribe,…

March 17, 2026, 6:00 am

Georgia Bulldogs defensive coach celebrating with players in the locker room while holding the SEC Championship trophy after the game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Coaching Connections Could Shape the 2026 NFL Draft

When I started looking at the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff, one thing stood out to me that I don’t think fans are talking about enough. The Cowboys suddenly have multiple assistant coaches…

March 16, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

26′ Cowboys Mock Draft After the Osa Odighizuwa Trade

When I heard the Cowboys traded Osa Odighizuwa for a draft pick, one of the first things I thought was simple. What’s the plan now? Moving a defensive tackle that has been…

March 13, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa reacts during a game before being traded for a 3rd-round pick

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Osa Odighizuwa for a 3rd-Round Pick Was the Smart Move

Cowboys fans love Osa Odighizuwa and I do too. The motor, the effort, the flashes of interior pressure. He became one of those players you enjoy rooting for every Sunday. But this…

March 12, 2026, 8:00 am

Cowboys Without DTs Trysten Hill and Osa Odighizuwa at Giants

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Osa Odighizuwa and Soloman Thomas Traded for 2026 Draft Picks

The Osa Odighizuwa era is over in Dallas. He has reportedly been traded to the San Francisco 49ers. The depth at defensive tackle seems to have gotten too good, so the Cowboys…

March 11, 2026, 6:01 pm

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Justin Barron the Lost Cowboys Linebacker in 26′

Let’s talk about Justin Barron, since the Cowboys refuse to find linebacker help for this team. We as fans have debated the big names, watched them sign elsewhere, waited for trades that…

March 11, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Maxx Crosby Failed Physical Puts Him Back On the Cowboys Radar

Maxx Crosby reportedly failed his physical and is going back to the Las Vegas Raiders. This news could be great news for the Dallas Cowboys as Maxx Crosby was the plan all…

March 10, 2026, 7:57 pm

Kenny Clark celebrating with Packers defense in image showing why the Rashan Gary and Kenny Clark trade combined is a win for the Cowboys

Front Office

by Cody Warren

Cowboys and Packers 2 Trades Combined: Who Won?

The Cowboys and Packers trades are at the forefront of news after the Cowboys traded a 2027 fourth round pick to Green Bay for Rashan Gary. We all know these were two…

March 10, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys first-round pick DeMarcus Ware pointing toward the camera during a game

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Have 2 First-Round Picks Again — History Says It Matters

First-round picks don’t come around in pairs very often for the Dallas Cowboys, so I started digging into the last few times it happened, and the results surprised me. If you look…

March 9, 2026, 6:00 am

Close-up of Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker wearing eye black and a Lions headband during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

A Taylor Decker Signing Can Fix the Cowboys 2026 Offensive Line

When I saw that the Detroit Lions granted veteran left tackle Taylor Decker his release. I thought the Dallas Cowboys should pursue the veteran. The move could stabilize the offensive line and…

March 8, 2026, 6:00 am

Tremaine Edmunds signaling to teammates while lining up on defense for the Chicago Bears

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Should Consider Tremaine Edmunds in 2026

The Chicago Bears actually released Tremaine Edmunds, and now the Dallas Cowboys should at least pick up the phone and get an asking price. We don’t see players with Edmunds’ production hit…

March 7, 2026, 6:00 am

Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders walking off the field after an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Is Maxx Crosby Declining? 2026 Will Tell Us

Is Maxx Crosby declining? I’ve seen a few takes on social media, and it made me think for a second is one of the best defensive players in the league really going…

March 6, 2026, 8:00 am

Boye Mafe Seattle Seahawks edge rusher celebrating a defensive stop during an NFL game.

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Could Target Odafe Oweh or Boye Mafe During 26′ Free Agency

Odafe Oweh and Boye Mafe may not be superstar names like Trey Hendrickson and Maxx Crosby, but they will be much cheaper. We all know the two big-time players every team wants…

March 5, 2026, 6:00 am

Alontae Taylor signaling after a defensive play while wearing his New Orleans Saints jersey during an NFL matchup.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 Free Agent Alontae Taylor Should Interest the Cowboys

If Alontae Taylor hits free agency, I would like the Dallas Cowboys to kick the tires on him. He has the size and style that could fit the new-look defense. It seems…

March 4, 2026, 8:00 am

Devin Lloyd celebrates during a Jacksonville Jaguars game, holding the football in his right hand while spreading his arms wide in a teal number 0 jersey as the crowd looks on in the background.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Can Make a Statement Signing All-Pro Linebacker Devin Lloyd

The Dallas Cowboys have an opportunity this offseason to more than add depth. They can add All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd to make a statement. According to projections from ESPN, Dallas is viewed…

March 3, 2026, 8:00 am

Illinois linebacker No. 17 stands poised pre-snap under the lights, highlighted as a defensive prospect in a 2026 NFL Mock Draft.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Mock Draft: Turning Picks 12 & 20 Into Gold

In this Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft, I turned picks 12 and 20 into five top-100 selections to build depth, reload the defense, and strengthen the roster for January. I didn’t want a…

March 2, 2026, 8:00 am

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Jermod McCoy: Fallback Plan or the Cowboys’ Real Target?

Did Mansoor Delane Run Away From the Cowboys’ 2026 Draft Pick?

Cowboys Linked to 2 Linebackers: Who is the Best Fit?

Dak Prescott Isn’t Why the Cowboys Haven’t Won It All

Dallas Cowboys’ Ryan Flournoy Set for a Bigger Role and a Breakout Season in 2026

Offensive Prospects The Cowboys Could Consider from Georgia in 2026 NFL Draft

UCF Defenders the Cowboys Could Take a Look at in the 2026 NFL Draft

SMU Players Who Could Land on the Cowboys’ 2026 Draft Board

Georgia Defensive Prospects the Cowboys Could Target in the 2026 Draft

Cowboys Coaching Connections Could Shape the 2026 NFL Draft

26′ Cowboys Mock Draft After the Osa Odighizuwa Trade

Osa Odighizuwa for a 3rd-Round Pick Was the Smart Move

Osa Odighizuwa and Soloman Thomas Traded for 2026 Draft Picks

Justin Barron the Lost Cowboys Linebacker in 26′

Maxx Crosby Failed Physical Puts Him Back On the Cowboys Radar

Cowboys and Packers 2 Trades Combined: Who Won?

Cowboys Have 2 First-Round Picks Again — History Says It Matters

A Taylor Decker Signing Can Fix the Cowboys 2026 Offensive Line

Cowboys Should Consider Tremaine Edmunds in 2026

Is Maxx Crosby Declining? 2026 Will Tell Us

Cowboys Could Target Odafe Oweh or Boye Mafe During 26′ Free Agency

2026 Free Agent Alontae Taylor Should Interest the Cowboys

Cowboys Can Make a Statement Signing All-Pro Linebacker Devin Lloyd

Dallas Cowboys 2026 Mock Draft: Turning Picks 12 & 20 Into Gold

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