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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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…

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…

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…

July 5, 2026, 9:41 am

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Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Dak Prescott must outshine Lamar Jackson in Week 3

Game day has arrived in Arlington, as the Cowboys will take on a Ravens team hungry for their first win. For Dallas to win this one, Dak Prescott will need to outshine…

September 22, 2024, 9:46 am

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Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Week 3 Injury Report: Cowboys get key player back against Ravens

After a blowout Week 2 loss against the Saints, the Dallas Cowboys will face a major early-season test at home against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 3. To win this one, Dallas…

September 21, 2024, 12:00 pm

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 reasons why Cowboys defense will improve in Week 3

It’s safe to say the Dallas Cowboys defense was a let-down in their Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. After allowing 44 points and nearly 200 rushing yards, the fanbase…

September 17, 2024, 12:03 pm

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Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Saints destroy Cowboys defense in Week 2 blowout

After a dominating Week 1 victory over the Cleveland Browns, the Dallas Cowboys got taken to the woodshed by the New Orleans Saints. In particular, the Cowboys defense was crushed by Alvin…

September 15, 2024, 3:20 pm

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Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Week 2 Injury Report: Cowboys star doubtful against Saints

The Dallas Cowboys are looking to continue their winning ways in 2024 with a Week 2 victory over the Saints. It will be the first home game of the season for Dallas,…

September 14, 2024, 9:14 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys veterans are off to a dominant start in 2024

The Dallas Cowboys veteran players showed up big time in the team’s Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. As Dallas heads into their next game, and their home opener, we have…

September 13, 2024, 10:05 am

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Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys win in dominant fashion over Browns in Week 1

It has been too many months to count since we’ve seen a Dallas Cowboys win, and the team wasted no time in delivering a huge victory over the Cleveland Browns. From start…

September 8, 2024, 7:01 pm

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys extend Dak Prescott to record-breaking deal

Just hours before kicking off in Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have come to terms on a massive contract extension. The deal, which comes in at a staggering 4-years,…

September 8, 2024, 10:51 am

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Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Week 1 Injury Report: Cowboys are healthy heading into opener

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into Week 1 of a crucial season, and with continued contract disputes and speculation around the future, the last thing the team needs is a full injury…

September 7, 2024, 10:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 players that must shine in a Cowboys Week 1 victory

It is hard to believe we are just one day away from the Dallas Cowboys Week 1 matchup with the Cleveland Browns. It’s been a long off-season, and this will be a…

September 7, 2024, 8:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Did the Cowboys find their next All-Pro in Tyler Guyton?

The offseason departure of franchise legend, Tyron Smith, opened up a massive need at left tackle in Dallas. Once the draft rolled around, the front office’s top priority was filling that need,…

September 1, 2024, 9:40 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Disappointing Cowboys draft class will start redemption tour in Week 1

With three rookie starters taking the field next week against the Cleveland Browns, there has been a ton of focus on the 2024 Cowboys draft class, and for good reason. What we…

August 31, 2024, 9:34 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Aging stars won’t solve Cowboys running back problem in 2024

By the end of the 2019 NFL season, budding superstars Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott finished fourth and fifth in rushing touchdowns, and combined for nearly 2,500 yards; a backfield with the…

August 30, 2024, 11:26 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 players hold the keys to a dominant Cowboys defense in 2024

For all the Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and running back talk, the Cowboys defense may be the thing that makes or breaks their 2024 campaign. After all, it was a 40+ points…

August 25, 2024, 11:28 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys offseason of inaction continues to harm roster

Another day, another example of the Cowboys’ offseason failures killing them once the season rolls around. This time, it came at the hands of an injury to superstar Cornerback, DaRon Bland. Time…

August 25, 2024, 9:03 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys lose All-Pro DaRon Bland to major foot injury

We have some breaking news out of Dallas, as the Cowboys have announced star Cornerback, DaRon Bland, has suffered a major injury to his left foot. The team is saying it is…

August 24, 2024, 2:29 pm

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Which Cowboys free agent signing will shine in 2024?

Over the last couple of weeks, the Dallas Cowboys free agent pursuit has really picked up. No, you’re not dreaming, and I’m not kidding. Since August 1st, the front office has signed…

August 24, 2024, 11:20 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

3 realistic Cowboys free agent targets that are still available

In the past two weeks, the Dallas Cowboys free agent class has bulked up. The team has signed seven players since the start of August, most notably veteran DE Carl Lawson. There…

August 18, 2024, 12:51 pm

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Jerry Jones generates Cowboys trade rumors after radio interview

The Dallas Cowboys trade market has been uncharacteristically hot recently, and last night, Jerry Jones hinted at even more moves on the interior defensive line. Basically, the fans’ introduction to the Jordan…

August 18, 2024, 7:00 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

CeeDee Lamb Update: Cowboys new offer sparks optimism

As a fan, it feels like the CeeDee Lamb contract saga will never end, and understandably so. The two sides have been unable to come to terms for far too long now,…

August 17, 2024, 9:00 am

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Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Which Cowboys wide receiver will surprise this preseason?

The Cowboys wide receiver room is younger and more unproven than at any time in recent history. When you exclude 31-year-old Brandin Cooks, the Dallas receivers on the roster have an average…

August 11, 2024, 11:53 am

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Mark Heaney

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

Breaking Down the Dallas Cowboys–Von Miller Rumors

2 Former Cowboys Could Return to Dallas this Summer

Dak Prescott must outshine Lamar Jackson in Week 3

Week 3 Injury Report: Cowboys get key player back against Ravens

3 reasons why Cowboys defense will improve in Week 3

Saints destroy Cowboys defense in Week 2 blowout

Week 2 Injury Report: Cowboys star doubtful against Saints

Cowboys veterans are off to a dominant start in 2024

Cowboys win in dominant fashion over Browns in Week 1

Cowboys extend Dak Prescott to record-breaking deal

Week 1 Injury Report: Cowboys are healthy heading into opener

3 players that must shine in a Cowboys Week 1 victory

Did the Cowboys find their next All-Pro in Tyler Guyton?

Disappointing Cowboys draft class will start redemption tour in Week 1

Aging stars won’t solve Cowboys running back problem in 2024

3 players hold the keys to a dominant Cowboys defense in 2024

Cowboys offseason of inaction continues to harm roster

Cowboys lose All-Pro DaRon Bland to major foot injury

Which Cowboys free agent signing will shine in 2024?

3 realistic Cowboys free agent targets that are still available

Jerry Jones generates Cowboys trade rumors after radio interview

CeeDee Lamb Update: Cowboys new offer sparks optimism

Which Cowboys wide receiver will surprise this preseason?

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