Mark Heaney

Cowboys Writer

Mark Heaney is an NFL scout and sports journalist who has covered college football and the NFL since 2018. He has professionally evaluated over 1,000 NFL Draft prospects. At InsideTheStar.com, Mark has published 319 articles on ITS reaching over 1.1 million readers. His work has also appeared on FanSided, Whole Nine Sports, and Downtown Sports Network. Mark studied at UNC Charlotte and served as a media intern for the Charlotte 49ers football program.

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

NFL’s Top-100 Ranks Dak Prescott 31st in League

In the yearly NFL Top-100 player rankings, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott soared 48 spots from his 2025 placement, landing 31st on the entire list.…

August 8, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 Best Dallas Cowboys Bets for the 2026 Season

It feels like the entire NFL world, and subsequently the betting markets, are focused on one team: the Los Angeles Rams. It is hard…

August 2, 2026, 11:59 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Comparing the 2 Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Options

Training camp may be underway, but the main story following America’s Team this past week was the front office alluding to additional roster moves…

August 1, 2026, 1:47 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Former Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee

At this point in the NFL calendar, a tabloid story can quickly become the headline of the day, and that’s exactly what happened yesterday when the news broke of Tony Romo’s arrest…

July 25, 2026, 6:00 am

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

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys Star Falls in NFL Top 100 Ranking

The NFL’s annual “Top 100” list is often controversial. I guess that may be inevitable when you’re dealing with 32 fanbases who can’t possibly all end up happy, but there are some…

July 24, 2026, 8:06 am

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

Which Cowboys Draft Class Will Make the Biggest Impact in 2026?

You remember the hype that was flowing from the Dallas faithful after the NFL Draft this year? The addition of Caleb Downs fired the fans up and has them anticipating this as…

July 18, 2026, 10:47 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Where Are They Now: 2014 Cowboys Turn to Coaching Careers

As a fan of America’s Team that was not alive to see their 1990s dominance, the 2014 Cowboys are easily one of my all-time favorite teams in the history of my fandom.…

July 17, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

NFL World Says Dak Prescott is Top-2 NFC Quarterback

ESPN has been running a preseason written series where NFL executives, coaches, and scouts rank each position group; this year, they decided it was time to give Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott his…

July 14, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

Who is Caleb Downs’s Competition for Defensive Rookie of the Year?

Back in April, the Dallas Cowboys somehow landed Ohio State superstar Caleb Downs. It was the most excited many of us had been about something related to the team in a very…

July 12, 2026, 10:14 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Breaking Down the Dallas Cowboys–Von Miller Rumors

Long-time NFL pass-rusher Von Miller is a few things: a future Hall of Famer, one of the greatest defensive players of this generation, a Dallas-area native, and, most importantly, a free agent…

July 11, 2026, 12:45 pm

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

2 Former Cowboys Could Return to Dallas this Summer

NFL rosters are hardly set in stone at this point in the offseason, even if it feels like all the moving around of free agency has come and gone. In Dallas, this…

July 5, 2026, 9:41 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys Roster Cuts Could Include 2 Key Secondary Contributors

In a flash, July is about to arrive, which means we are getting really close to the Dallas Cowboys roster cuts that are set to take place after the summer windup to…

June 28, 2026, 12:42 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Is the Cowboys’ Super Bowl Drought the Most Significant in Sports?

On June 13th, the New York Knicks sent shockwaves through the sports universe after winning their first NBA Championship after a 53-year drought. It was arguably the sports moment of the year,…

June 28, 2026, 11:34 am

Dallas Cowboys football player running with the ball on the field during a game.

Front Office

by Mark Heaney

Should Dak Prescott get a Contract Extension after the 2026 Season?

It was not even two years ago that the Cowboys franchise quarterback and NFL All-Pro, Dak Prescott, signed a massive four-year, $240M contract extension. However, we may be just one season away…

June 27, 2026, 1:08 pm

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

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Could the Cowboys Wide Receivers Join Historic Yardage Club in 2026?

The history of the Dallas Cowboys wide receivers is one of the most special position-group legacies in the entire NFL. From the #88 club to guys like Terrell Owens, Amari Cooper, and…

June 27, 2026, 12:12 pm

Dak Prescott Embracing Further Criticism From Tony Romo Vs Chiefs

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

How Will Dak Prescott’s Age-33 Season Compare to Cowboys Greats?

This season, Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott will play in his age-33 season. No, that was not a typo — that young, mobile kid with the buzz cut just trying to live up…

June 24, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Projecting the Next Blockbuster Dallas Cowboys Trade

In 2025, the Dallas Cowboys trade of superstar Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers shocked the NFL world. The deal has essentially turned into Parsons to Green Bay, and Quinnen Williams,…

June 21, 2026, 11:17 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys’ Rashan Gary Trade Has Scary History Attached

Back in March, the Dallas Cowboys made another trade with the Green Bay Packers (after the 2025 Micah Parsons blockbuster) to acquire veteran EDGE Rusher Rashan Gary. Of course, you can’t fault…

June 13, 2026, 11:43 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 reasons why Alvin Kamara could land with the Dallas Cowboys

Veteran running back Alvin Kamara is a five-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro, former Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2017, and a bona fide franchise legend for the New Orleans Saints. Despite…

June 7, 2026, 12:26 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys Schedule Prediction after NFC’s Blockbuster Moves

It would have been easy to mistake yesterday for a day in the peak of the NFL offseason, considering all the blockbuster moves made. The slew of trades and signings all surrounded…

June 3, 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 Mark Heaney

Could Caleb Downs be an All-Pro in his Rookie Season?

When the Dallas Cowboys traded up one spot to snag Ohio State’s Caleb Downs back in April, the fanbase lit up in a way I have not seen in a long, long…

May 30, 2026, 2:38 pm

NFC East

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys Lead the NFC East Quarterback Rankings

We’ve been doing a whole lot of talking about virtually every NFC East quarterback this offseason, and so little of it seems to be based on their actual on-field product. The star-studded…

May 30, 2026, 10:15 am

Fast-paced football player in white and blue uniform running with the ball on the field, representing the Dallas Cowboys.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys Veteran Parris Campbell Retires after 7 NFL Seasons

On Wednesday, Cowboys veteran wide receiver Parris Campbell was moved to the reserved/retired list, marking the end of a seven-year NFL career. Dallas initially signed Campbell in March 2025 to a one-year…

May 28, 2026, 9:17 am

Dak Prescott carrying the football during a Dallas Cowboys game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Focus on NFL football, Dallas Cowboys, and game action.

Training Camp

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys Training Camp Will be Headlined by Wide Receiver Battles

We’re nearing the start of the 2026 Dallas Cowboys training camp, and a key headline that will dominate the summer will be the wide receiver room battles. The team has two superstars…

May 24, 2026, 11:18 am

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Cowboys’ Rashan Gary Trade Has Scary History Attached

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Dallas Cowboys Schedule Prediction after NFC’s Blockbuster Moves

Could Caleb Downs be an All-Pro in his Rookie Season?

Dallas Cowboys Lead the NFC East Quarterback Rankings

Cowboys Veteran Parris Campbell Retires after 7 NFL Seasons

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