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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Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys bullied by Giants in 28-20 Week 1 Loss

The Dallas Cowboys have dropped their season opener to the New York Giants in a 28-20 defeat. If you’re looking for words to describe…

September 13, 2026, 10:28 pm

NFL football players representing New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, and Philadelphia Eagles in action. Focus on NFL teams, American football, and game intensity.

NFC East

by Mark Heaney

Week 1 Overview and Predictions for each NFC East team

Rise and shine, football fans — NFL Sundays are officially back. It’s been far too long since we’ve had a full slate of games…

September 13, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

The Cowboys Practice Squad Player to Watch on Sunday

Yesterday, Dallas’s RB2, Malik Davis, went down with what appears to be a major hip injury; he’s going on injured reserve, and he will…

September 12, 2026, 11:06 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Is the Cowboys Offensive Line Rebuild a Failure?

As a Dallas fan growing up in the 21st century, the Cowboys offensive line nucleus of Tyron Smith, Travis Frederick, and Zack Martin shaped many of my initial memories in football. Before…

September 6, 2026, 9:37 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

The Cowboys Must Choose CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens after 2026

From the moment George Pickens stepped on the field with a star on his helmet, he has electrified the Cowboys fan base. Dallas essentially stole him from Pittsburgh, but they may need…

September 6, 2026, 7:23 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

What are the 2 Dallas Cowboys Biggest Weaknesses?

Now that the Dallas Cowboys’ 53-man roster is set for Week 1, we have a clearer view of the team’s strengths and weaknesses; they are carrying extra wide receivers and pass-rushers, while…

September 5, 2026, 11:27 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Joe Milton Lands on Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad

On Monday, the Dallas Cowboys created a fan base uproar after they released preseason standout quarterback, Joe Milton; just a few days later, he landed quietly back on the practice squad. Dallas…

September 3, 2026, 9:43 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Analyzing the Initial Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster

At long last, we finally have a look at the Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster, even if there is a big old asterisk that this is the “initial” one, meaning we could still…

August 31, 2026, 9:38 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys Trade for Former Steelers 1st Rounder

Today is “Cut Day” in the NFL, which means you will see a slew of moves from across the league, including trades of players who won’t make their original 53-man rosters. In…

August 30, 2026, 9:17 am

Dak Prescott holds his helmet after a Cowboys game, with Dallas needing sharper execution from its offense.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Dak Prescott could be the NFL’s MVP in 2026

In 2023, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott nearly took the NFL’s MVP award home over Ravens star Lamar Jackson; from a statistical standpoint, the captain of America’s Team actually outpaced Baltimore’s man in…

August 29, 2026, 1:37 pm

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

4 Standouts from Cowboys Preseason Finale against Saints

The Dallas Cowboys preseason concluded last night with a 27-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints, dropping the team’s summer record to 2-1. Of course, the outcome doesn’t matter here at all,…

August 29, 2026, 9:27 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Updated Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster Prediction

If you made a Dallas Cowboys 53-man roster prediction before this past week, it is time to throw it away. Now, that’s no fault of your own; it is simply because so…

August 23, 2026, 9:29 am

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

BREAKING NEWS: Dallas Cowboys sign NFL Legend Von Miller

The news has just broken that the Cowboys and free agent Von Miller have agreed to terms on a one-year deal to bring the Dallas, Texas native home; this comes after weeks…

August 16, 2026, 8:26 pm

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

3 Cowboys Standouts from Preseason Week 1

Last night, the Dallas Cowboys started their 2026 preseason off with a bang as they defeated the reigning Super Bowl champion Seahawks 17-7. Of course, the hype of the preseason can never…

August 16, 2026, 11:56 am

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence Finish Cowboys Debut

In April, Cowboys fans were electrified with their team trading up to select Ohio State superstar Caleb Downs, and saw the team add Central Florida’s highly-touted pass rusher Malachi Lawrence just a…

August 16, 2026, 10:05 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 Mark Heaney

How Will Dallas Cowboys Spend New $24M After Blockbuster Extension?

Earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys inked a blockbuster 3-year, $101M extension with star Defensive Tackle, Quinnen Williams. It was a big spending move for the organization, but it actually created cap…

August 14, 2026, 7:10 am

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. It is the third-highest ranking of the long-time…

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 to argue with the hype, considering the super…

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 being made. Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones…

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

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Mark Heaney

Cowboys bullied by Giants in 28-20 Week 1 Loss

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The Cowboys Must Choose CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens after 2026

What are the 2 Dallas Cowboys Biggest Weaknesses?

Joe Milton Lands on Dallas Cowboys Practice Squad

Analyzing the Initial Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster

Cowboys Trade for Former Steelers 1st Rounder

Dak Prescott could be the NFL’s MVP in 2026

4 Standouts from Cowboys Preseason Finale against Saints

Updated Dallas Cowboys 53-Man Roster Prediction

BREAKING NEWS: Dallas Cowboys sign NFL Legend Von Miller

3 Cowboys Standouts from Preseason Week 1

Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence Finish Cowboys Debut

How Will Dallas Cowboys Spend New $24M After Blockbuster Extension?

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

3 Best Dallas Cowboys Bets for the 2026 Season

Comparing the 2 Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Options

Former Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee

Dallas Cowboys Star Falls in NFL Top 100 Ranking

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

Where Are They Now: 2014 Cowboys Turn to Coaching Careers

NFL World Says Dak Prescott is Top-2 NFC Quarterback

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