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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Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

The 3 Biggest Threats to the Cowboys Defense in Week 6

We are just days away from yet another Dallas-Green Bay showdown, and this is a crucial one for both teams in this rivalry; the…

October 16, 2026, 9:17 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

2 Things Cowboys Fans Should Watch for This Sunday

With the Dallas-Tampa Bay matchup on Thursday, Cowboys fans may be looking around, wondering what to do on this football Sunday. Yes, America’s Team…

October 11, 2026, 10:04 am

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys get embarrassed by Buccaneers in 24-16 loss

If you can’t believe the disaster that you just saw, you aren’t alone. The Dallas Cowboys, who came into Week 5 as a massive…

October 8, 2026, 10:21 pm

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

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

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Mark Heaney

The 3 Biggest Threats to the Cowboys Defense in Week 6

2 Things Cowboys Fans Should Watch for This Sunday

Cowboys get embarrassed by Buccaneers in 24-16 loss

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

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

Cowboys Roster Cuts Could Include 2 Key Secondary Contributors

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

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

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

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

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