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Mark Heaney

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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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Which Dallas Cowboys are cut candidates after the 2026 NFL Draft?

When you include all the signings, the Dallas Cowboys have added 21 players since April 23rd, when the 2026 NFL Draft kicked off. That’s…

May 3, 2026, 12:52 pm

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NFL Draft

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An Alternative Grading of the Dallas Cowboys First Round Picks

In the days since the 2026 NFL Draft ended, we’ve seen some of the highest consensus praise for a Cowboys draft class ever. I…

May 2, 2026, 11:25 am

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NFL Draft

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2026 NFL Draft: Grading the Draft Classes from the NFC East

The main event of the NFL offseason is in the books, as Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up last night. It…

April 26, 2026, 8:02 am

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NFL Draft

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Dallas Cowboys 4th Round Recap: 1st Offensive Player, 2 Defenders Drafted

The Dallas Cowboys have made all three of their fourth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft at 112th, 114th, and 137th overall. They started the day going with their first offensive player…

April 25, 2026, 12:59 pm

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Caleb Downs in Ohio State’s white No. 2 uniform stands ready before the snap during a college football game.

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BREAKING: Dallas Cowboys select Ohio State star Caleb Downs after trade

Following a trade with the Miami Dolphins, the Dallas Cowboys have selected Ohio State superstar, Caleb Downs, with the 11th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Dallas flipped two fifth-round picks and…

April 23, 2026, 8:20 pm

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NFL Draft

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The Dallas Cowboys trading down is most likely result on Thursday

The 2025 Dallas Cowboys had one of the worst defenses in franchise history, and the 2026 NFL Draft has six blue-chip defensive prospects that could help fix that problem. Here’s the issue:…

April 22, 2026, 9:16 am

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Dexter Lawrence reacts during a game in a white New York Giants road uniform as he moves across the field.

NFL Draft

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How will the Dexter Lawrence trade impact the Dallas Cowboys?

Last night, the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals shook up the NFL world with a pre-draft week blockbuster. The G-Men traded All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence in exchange for the 10th…

April 19, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

3 Outside-the-Box Options for the Dallas Cowboys Second Draft Pick

It feels like the Dallas Cowboys fanbase is collectively staring down the 12th overall pick ahead of the first-round on Thursday. Will they trade up? Will they trade back? If they sit…

April 18, 2026, 9:58 am

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

Which Tennessee Cornerback should the Dallas Cowboys target?

As we’ve come down the stretch in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle, an oddly specific question has risen for the Dallas Cowboys: which Tennessee cornerback is more likely to head to America’s…

April 12, 2026, 8:50 am

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NFL Draft

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Miami Hurricanes’ Dynamic Duo Could Reunite as Dallas Cowboys

In 2022, Akheem Mesidor and Rueben Bain Jr. both decided they were taking their talents to South Beach to play for the Miami Hurricanes. The elder Mesidor headed down in April after…

April 7, 2026, 8:00 am

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NFL Draft

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How Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy Saved the Cowboys Draft Plan

On Tuesday, the Tennessee Volunteers held their Pro Day, and all eyes were on cornerback and likely first-round pick, Jermod McCoy; a few days later, the discourse on the Dallas Cowboys draft…

April 5, 2026, 9:46 am

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NFL Draft

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7-Round Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft with Trades

It may seem hard to believe, but we have only four “Mock Draft Mondays” left in the 2026 NFL Draft cycle, so you have to make them count! Of course, the Dallas…

March 30, 2026, 8:00 am

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker in action during a game at AT&T Stadium, showcasing team defense and key plays.

by Mark Heaney

4 Dallas Cowboys who could lose their spot after the 2026 NFL Draft

Yesterday, the Dallas Cowboys signed veteran defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard to a one-year deal. It was a minor move, but one that reinforces the fact that Dallas has been much more aggressive…

March 29, 2026, 10:47 am

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NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

2026 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys Can Cross 2 Draft Stars Off Their Board

We are just under a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and with that comes a clearer view of where certain prospects may land. For the Dallas Cowboys, this is both…

March 28, 2026, 8:00 am

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Grading 5 Trades from the Dallas Cowboys in 2025

There’s no denying that 2025 was a much more active year in the trade market than we’re used to when it comes to the Dallas Cowboys. In the offseason, draft, preseason, and…

March 22, 2026, 8:00 am

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NFL Draft

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Who are the Dallas Cowboys Main Targets in the 2026 NFL Draft?

There comes a time in every NFL Draft cycle when fanbases shift from guessing to gaining a clearer idea of where their team may be headed. For the Dallas Cowboys, it feels…

March 21, 2026, 8:10 am

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NFL Draft

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The Cowboys should fear Jeremiyah Love’s NFL East Arrival

Even the most anti-RB analysis will tell you that Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love is one of the top-five talents in the 2026 NFL Draft; to me, he’s top two, and he isn’t…

March 15, 2026, 9:35 am

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2026 NFL Draft Big Board: The Top 50 Players Ranked

It’s time for an NFL Draft Big Board. The past few days have been filled with free agency, big trades, and, oddly enough, trade back-outs, too. Excluding some remaining moves to be…

March 15, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

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Could the Cowboys consider offense in the 1st Round?

From the moment the Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons away for a pair of first-round picks, the assumption was a “double-dip” on defense in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, we’re just over…

March 14, 2026, 8:00 am

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Cowboys add Cornerback Cobie Durant in Late Night Signing

While many fans were sleeping, the Dallas Cowboys made one of their most important offseason moves yet, signing now-former Los Angeles Rams cornerback Cobie Durant to a one-year deal. This marks the…

March 13, 2026, 6:00 am

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by Mark Heaney

Dak Prescott Misses Ring Again after Reported Break-Up

If you were to ask football fans to describe Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in one word, rival, neutral, and even some from his home fanbase would say “ringless.” The 10-year NFL veteran…

March 8, 2026, 8:00 am

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Trey Lance finds the end zone, Brandon Aubrey finds another record in Vegas victory 1

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What Comes Next After Brandon Aubrey gets 2nd-Round Tender?

Moments ago, the Dallas Cowboys placed the NFL’s second-round tender on All-Pro kicker Brandon Aubrey; it’s a $5.76M price-tag to do it. What does this mean, you might ask? Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter…

March 7, 2026, 12:21 pm

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Is Nakobe Dean really the best Linebacker fit for the Cowboys?

From the moment the Dallas Cowboys poached Eagles defensive assistant Christian Parker to succeed Matt Eberflus, fans have connected American’s Team to former Georgia Bulldog and Philly free-agent, linebacker, Nakobe Dean. It’s…

March 1, 2026, 11:27 am

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NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

3 NFL Combine Storylines Cowboys Fans Should Pay Attention To

In the blink of an eye, we’ve reached the final day of the 2026 NFL Combine. It is, by far, the biggest event of the league’s offseason, besides the actual draft itself…

March 1, 2026, 8:38 am

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