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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Dallas Cowboys rookie Malachi Lawrence takes part in practice while developing his pass rush technique off the edge.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

26′ Cowboys Pass Rush Depth Flashed Versus Seattle

Dallas spent most of the offseason trying to rebuild a pass rush that was almost non-existent last season. Against Seattle, we finally got a…

August 21, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Howell vs. Milton: Cowboys QB2 Battle Stays Tight

The Dallas Cowboys don’t have a clear answer in the race to back up Dak Prescott after the first game of the preseason, but…

August 20, 2026, 8:00 am

Jonathan Mingo and Camden Brown celebrate together in the end zone during a Dallas Cowboys preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Dallas Pass Catchers Make Their Case in Preseason Game 1

The top of the Cowboys’ receiving group is set, but this isn’t what mattered against Seattle in the first preseason game. The questions are…

August 19, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

This 1st-Round Mock Draft Ignores the Consensus

Every year when I build a mock draft, I try to strip away the noise. Fan bias, team needs shouted into existence, consensus boards that start to feel more like group thinking…

December 21, 2025, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

KaVontae Turpin’s Contract Is Not Paying Off

I like KaVontae Turpin. You have to respect the speed, effort, and occasional spark he brings when the ball is in his hands. At some point, production has to justify cost. When…

December 20, 2025, 10:00 am

Front Office

by Cody Warren

The Defense’s Failures Highlight Matt Eberflus’ Move Upstairs

I didn’t need the latest numbers to know something was wrong with this defense. I saw it every week in the same moments that kept deciding games—third down, red zone, and late…

December 19, 2025, 6:00 am

The 11 Free Agents in 2026 That Fit The Cowboys

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The 11 Free Agents in 2026 That Fit The Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have several areas where a talent infusion is needed, and free agents can fill the holes, which enables a draft the best player available strategy. With that being said,…

December 18, 2025, 8:00 am

Matt Eberflus Must Go - 5 Potential Cowboys Defensive Coordinators

Front Office

by Cody Warren

5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus

We all know the Cowboys lack a defensive identity, and that is a problem that needs to be fixed after the season. This isn’t just a bad season. What I’ve watched is…

December 17, 2025, 8:00 am

Who Cowboys Fans Should Root For to Improve Draft Position

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Who Cowboys Fans Should Root For to Improve Draft Position

At this point in the season, I know Cowboys fans are split. Some are still holding onto playoff hopes, and others are already looking ahead to April. I’m not here to tell…

December 16, 2025, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Mock Draft Philly Would Veto Immediately

Let’s start with the obvious: this mock draft would never happen in real life. Not because the trade is reckless, or the value is questionable, and definitely not because Philadelphia suddenly grew…

December 15, 2025, 8:00 am

Game Coverage

by Cody Warren

How Can Dallas Expose JJ McCarthy’s Weaknesses?

When I look at J.J. McCarthy’s passing profile, I see a quarterback who can play efficiently when the game stays on schedule, and struggle when the defense forces him to speed up…

December 14, 2025, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

DeMarvion Overshown is Finally Being Unleashed By the Cowboys

As a Cowboys fan, I’ve learned to read between the lines. Sometimes the most important moments of a season don’t come with fireworks or headlines, they come with decisions. Taking DeMarvion Overshown…

December 13, 2025, 8:00 am

Running back Dallas Cowboys football player wearing jersey number 22, in an action shot during a game on the field, holding a football, with teammate number 14, in a stadium setting.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Matt Eberflus continues to sabotage DaRon Bland’s season

When I look at DaRon Bland’s season, I don’t see a corner who suddenly forgot how to play football. I see a player, and a defense, being square pegs trying to be…

December 12, 2025, 8:00 am

A Statement Analysis of the Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs Update

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

A Statement Analysis of the Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs Update Is Not Good

When I heard Brian Schottenheimer’s comments about Trevon Diggs’ potential return, the statement analyst in me immediately went to work. Coaches often reveal more in their phrasing than they do in their…

December 11, 2025, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 Dallas Cowboys Draft Board: Rebuilding This Defense

When I put together my early 2026 Dallas Cowboys draft board, I’m not trying to predict where we’ll pick or which prospect falls into our lap. I’m grading players the way I…

December 10, 2025, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

The Dallas Cowboys Curse: 30 Years of Déjà vu

I’m not someone who believes in curses, ghosts, witchcraft, or supernatural forces deciding football games. After watching the Dallas Cowboys for the last 30 years, the highs, the heartbreaks, the collapses that…

December 9, 2025, 8:00 am

Football player wearing a Dallas Cowboys uniform preparing to throw a football during a game.

NFC East

by Cody Warren

At 6% Playoff Odds, Dallas Must Run the Table

When the Cowboys dropped to 6-6-1 after the Thursday night loss to Detroit, I felt what a lot of us felt, that punch in the gut that told us the playoff hunt…

December 8, 2025, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Production Over Perception: Kenneth Murray Will Start in Dallas

When I heard the Cowboys added Kenneth Murray in free agency, I thought he looked like a physical, scheme-fit at linebacker for Matt Eberflus. When Dallas later added Logan Wilson, I thought…

December 7, 2025, 6:00 am

Rookie Tyler Guyton afflicted with yellow flag-itis in win

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Found Out Fast: Tyler Guyton Matters

Going into the Detroit game, I still had questions about Tyler Guyton’s talent in his second season. Was he developing quickly enough? Was he reliable week to week? But the moment he…

December 6, 2025, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

The Draft Value Chart Doesn’t Lie: Dallas Shouldn’t Trade Pick 25

After I released my last article, “2 Early Cowboys Mock Drafts: You Vote“, one thing immediately jumped out to me, not from the mock drafts themselves, but from the comments. A few…

December 5, 2025, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2 Early Cowboys Mock Drafts: You Vote

We are in the second half of the season, but that doesn’t stop me or other Cowboys fans from thinking about future draft picks. With two first-round picks and needs on both…

December 4, 2025, 12:00 pm

NFL

by Cody Warren

The NFL Pro Bowl Is a Joke, But the Honor Still Means Something

I’ve asked myself the same question a lot over the last few seasons: Does the NFL Pro Bowl still matter? I grew up seeing the Pro Bowl as one of the top…

December 3, 2025, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Dallas’ Defense Isn’t Broken Anymore, But It Isn’t Fixed Either

Fans have watched this defense the entire season, and it felt like the same mistakes were on repeat every game. We watched missed tackles, soft coverage, wide open receivers, and quarterbacks putting…

December 2, 2025, 8:00 am

A college football player from the University of Georgia (UGA) in yellow and white uniform carries the football during a game, showcasing athleticism and team spirit, with other players and the stadium background.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Abanikanda’s Arrival Raises Stakes for Jaydon Blue in Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys may have strengthened their backfield by signing Israel Abanikanda, a player the Cowboys had in high regard in the 2023 NFL Draft. The move happened at a pivotal point…

December 1, 2025, 8:00 am

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Cody Warren

26′ Cowboys Pass Rush Depth Flashed Versus Seattle

Howell vs. Milton: Cowboys QB2 Battle Stays Tight

Dallas Pass Catchers Make Their Case in Preseason Game 1

This 1st-Round Mock Draft Ignores the Consensus

KaVontae Turpin’s Contract Is Not Paying Off

The Defense’s Failures Highlight Matt Eberflus’ Move Upstairs

The 11 Free Agents in 2026 That Fit The Cowboys

5 Defensive Coordinators who could replace Matt Eberflus

Who Cowboys Fans Should Root For to Improve Draft Position

The Cowboys Mock Draft Philly Would Veto Immediately

How Can Dallas Expose JJ McCarthy’s Weaknesses?

DeMarvion Overshown is Finally Being Unleashed By the Cowboys

Matt Eberflus continues to sabotage DaRon Bland’s season

A Statement Analysis of the Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs Update Is Not Good

2026 Dallas Cowboys Draft Board: Rebuilding This Defense

The Dallas Cowboys Curse: 30 Years of Déjà vu

At 6% Playoff Odds, Dallas Must Run the Table

Production Over Perception: Kenneth Murray Will Start in Dallas

The Cowboys Found Out Fast: Tyler Guyton Matters

The Draft Value Chart Doesn’t Lie: Dallas Shouldn’t Trade Pick 25

2 Early Cowboys Mock Drafts: You Vote

The NFL Pro Bowl Is a Joke, But the Honor Still Means Something

Dallas’ Defense Isn’t Broken Anymore, But It Isn’t Fixed Either

Abanikanda’s Arrival Raises Stakes for Jaydon Blue in Dallas

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The Cowboys still have 1 glaring weakness on offense

The Cowboys 2026 Backup Offensive Line is Scary… In a Bad Way

Von Miller signing with Dallas only helps them, does no harm