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 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,…

July 11, 2026, 6:00 am

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

NFL

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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…

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…

July 10, 2026, 6:00 am

Rookie Caleb Downs celebrates on stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys hat after being selected in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Rookie Prediction: Stars, Steals, and Busts

The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and I’m planting my rookie flags early. Every first-round pick gets sold as the answer, every late-round quarterback becomes somebody’s favorite steal, and I’m no different.…

May 1, 2026, 6:00 am

Caleb Downs shown in an Ohio State uniform as part of the Dallas Cowboys 2026 defensive depth chart projection.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 3–4 Defensive Depth Chart Prediction

Now that the offense is finished, we will take a look at what I think the defensive depth chart will look like at the start of the 2026 season. I’m building this…

April 30, 2026, 8:00 am

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens standing on the field in his white Cowboys uniform, featured as part of the 2026 Offensive Depth Chart projection.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Post Draft 2026 Offensive Depth Chart Prediction

The Cowboys offensive depth chart is where I think things could get more interesting than a few people realize. We obviously have the locks. Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson,…

April 29, 2026, 8:00 am

George Pickens reacting on the field in a Cowboys uniform, with ongoing speculation surrounding his decision not to sign the franchise tag.

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

George Pickens Might Be Playing Chess With The Cowboys

One thing many fans may not realize is George Pickens has not signed his franchise tag and that matters in the grand scheme of things for the Dallas Cowboys. This isn’t some…

April 28, 2026, 8:00 am

Kansas defensive lineman Tommy Dunn Jr. (#92) celebrates during a college game, signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Signings: Who Can Make the Team?

Every year the Dallas Cowboys do a great job of finding undrafted free agents (UDFA), and there’s always at least one guy from the UDFA’s who ends up making some noise. That’s…

April 27, 2026, 8:00 am

Jaishawn Barham Michigan Wolverines linebacker celebrating a big defensive play during a home game

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Dallas Selects Jaishawn Barham in the 3rd Round of the 2026 NFL Draft

In the 3rd round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected Jaishawn Barham from the University of Michigan. I love this pick. Jaishawn Barham has the traits, and he can…

April 24, 2026, 10:07 pm

Dee Winters celebrating during a San Francisco 49ers game before Dallas Cowboys trade

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

The Cowboys Make a Second Trade With the 49ers for LB Dee Winters

Dallas is reportedly trading pick No.152 to the San Francisco 49ers for linebacker Dee Winters, and I like this move. The Dallas Cowboys did not wait long to make a little noise…

April 24, 2026, 7:17 pm

Top-30 visitor Chris Bell in a Louisville red uniform shrugging with hands out, wearing a white helmet.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Have Top-30 Visitors Still Sitting There

The Dallas Cowboys still have several Top-30 visitors still waiting to be drafted after an amazing first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Cowboys landed Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, which…

April 24, 2026, 9:00 am

Jordyn Tyson stands on the field in Arizona State’s maroon home uniform and gold helmet during a night game.

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jordyn Tyson: Dallas Cowboys Trade Bait

I don’t know if you have noticed, but Jordyn Tyson is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the more I think about it, the more I believe…

April 23, 2026, 6:00 am

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 dumb decision? I like Arvell Reese and I…

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.

Players & Cap

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 breathing room before the draft class hits the…

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. I hate it because the Giants now have…

April 20, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

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

by Cody Warren

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

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

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

Cowboys

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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

NFL Draft

by Cody Warren

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

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

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Cody Warren

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

2026 NFL Rookie Prediction: Stars, Steals, and Busts

Cowboys 3–4 Defensive Depth Chart Prediction

Cowboys Post Draft 2026 Offensive Depth Chart Prediction

George Pickens Might Be Playing Chess With The Cowboys

Cowboys 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Signings: Who Can Make the Team?

Dallas Selects Jaishawn Barham in the 3rd Round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Cowboys Make a Second Trade With the 49ers for LB Dee Winters

Cowboys Have Top-30 Visitors Still Sitting There

2026 NFL Draft Prospect Jordyn Tyson: Dallas Cowboys Trade Bait

The Cowboys Should Not Trade Up for Arvell Reese

The Cowboys Next Move Feels Like a George Pickens Extension

The Giants Crushed the Cowboys’ Dream at Pick 12

6 Draft Sleeper Targets in the 2026 NFL Draft

Could These 2 Sleepers Fix Dallas’ Linebacker Depth?

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

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

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

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

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

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 11-20

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Prospects 6-10

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