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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NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

Is the Cowboys’ 2027 First-Round Pick Already Obvious?

Yesterday, Marcus Mosher of the Locked on Cowboys podcast tweeted something that, as an NFL Draft fanatic, I cannot get out of my head.…

November 12, 2026, 10:47 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

The Cowboys’ Season Is on the Line Against the Colts

I have no problem saying this: the Dallas Cowboys’ season is 100% on the line in today’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Inevitably, if…

November 8, 2026, 9:14 am

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

Potential Cowboys Coaching Candidate Shines in Debut

Jerry Jones has been hinting at hiring a certain franchise legend as an NFL coach as far back as November 2024. Last night, that…

November 8, 2026, 8:46 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

The Seattle Seahawks Can Redefine Their Future with a Win Today

11 years and seven days ago, the Seattle Seahawks pulled off a miraculous comeback against the Aaron Rodgers-led Green Bay Packers to advance to the Super Bowl; it was their second conference…

January 25, 2026, 10:00 am

Front Office

by Mark Heaney

The Cowboys Fanbase & Front Office Must Move On From Jim Leonhard

Following the Dallas Cowboys’ firing of first-year Defensive Coordinator Matt Eberflus, both the fanbase, and seemingly the organization, fell in love with one name as his replacement: Broncos defensive assistant Jim Leonhard.…

January 22, 2026, 12:00 pm

NFL

by Mark Heaney

3 Head Coaching Candidates to Replace Sean McDermott in Buffalo

This morning, NFL fans saw yet another domino fall in what was already one of the craziest head coaching carousels of all time: two days after losing to the Denver Broncos, the…

January 19, 2026, 11:14 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

What Will The NFL’s Conference Championship Round Look Like?

Can you believe we are hours away from the final four being set? Following Saturday’s divisional round matchups, half of the NFL’s Conference Championship round is set, and the other half will…

January 18, 2026, 10:05 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

Previewing the NFL Divisional Round Saturday Slate

I don’t think anything can top the fireworks we saw in the Wild Card round last week, but the time to test that theory has arrived: today, the NFL Divisional round Saturday…

January 17, 2026, 12:00 pm

NFL

by Mark Heaney

AFC North Head Coaching Search Predictions

The AFC North is notorious for its high level of competition. Until this year, which saw both the Browns and Bengals fall victim to losing seasons, the division had a three-year streak…

January 17, 2026, 10:09 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

3 Bold Predictions for the NFL Coaching Carousel

We are one day into a three-day Wild Card Weekend, and Saturday’s slate both lived up to the hype and created even more questions within the NFL coaching carousel. Right now, the…

January 11, 2026, 12:00 pm

NFL

by Mark Heaney

Previewing Day 2 of the NFL Wild Card Weekend Slate

If you’re Roger Goodell, you’re probably throwing a party in your New York City mansion after the electrifying football we saw yesterday. Day one of the NFL Wild Card weekend was as…

January 11, 2026, 9:32 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

Highlighting the NFL’s 2 Saturday Wild Card Matchups

Playoff football has arrived! After 18 consecutive weeks of the regular season, it is now “Wild Card Weekend,” and it kicks off with two Saturday NFC games. This postseason has been hyped…

January 10, 2026, 12:00 pm

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys season ends poorly with 34-17 loss to Giants

The 2025 Dallas Cowboys season is officially in the books, as a 34-17 loss against the New York Giants capped off a 7-8-1 record for the team. This one featured both familiar…

January 4, 2026, 3:18 pm

NFL

by Mark Heaney

What are the NFL’s Week 18 Sunday storylines?

Somehow, the final day of regular-season football until September has arrived. The NFL’s Week 18 Sunday slate of games will be the beginning of the offseason for countless teams, and the start…

January 4, 2026, 9:00 am

Dallas Cowboys football player celebrating touchdown on the field during game.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

5 Bold Moves the Dallas Cowboys Could Make in 2026

This time tomorrow, the Dallas Cowboys will be gearing up for their final game of the 2025 season; at best, it will be their first .500 season since the 2019 campaign —…

January 3, 2026, 12:00 pm

NFL

by Mark Heaney

Projecting the 3 Closest Games on Sunday in Week 17

The NFL’s Week 17 slate of games feels like it has lasted forever, as the Thursday Christmas Day matchups led to the Saturday slate, before now turning the page to its plethora…

December 28, 2025, 10:19 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

What You Should Know About The NFL’s Week 17 Saturday Slate

It may not be Thursday, Sunday, or Monday, but we will have NFL action today with the league’s Week 17 Saturday slate of games. On Thursday, we got great Christmas Day action:…

December 27, 2025, 1:00 pm

NFL Draft

by Mark Heaney

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Controversy Opens Door for Dallas

Earlier this season, rumors circulated about the Dallas Cowboys’ interest in acquiring the Raiders’ star Maxx Crosby. The 2019 fourth-round pick is now a two-time All-Pro who would cost a ton to…

December 27, 2025, 10:00 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

NFC North Chaos Will Continue in Week 17

From an entertainment perspective, no division in football has provided more than the NFC North has down the stretch. Since 2011, the Green Bay Packers have won the division in eight of…

December 23, 2025, 12:00 pm

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys lose third straight in 34-17 defeat to Los Angeles Chargers

From a postseason perspective, the Dallas Cowboys saw any hopes of a miracle come to an end last night with the Philadelphia Eagles winning the NFC East. For some, that fact will…

December 21, 2025, 3:09 pm

Dallas Cowboys player in white jersey talking to Philadelphia Eagles player in green jersey during an NFL game.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Play in Week 16

Last night, the Dallas Cowboys were officially eliminated from playoff contention after the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Washington Commanders. While that was an inevitable end to their chances, this season isn’t…

December 21, 2025, 10:16 am

NFL

by Mark Heaney

Saturday Night NFC Showdowns May Shape the Playoff Picture

It is a rarity to have three NFL games kickoff before the Sunday slate, but that is exactly what fans are getting with Week 15’s Christmas-season chaos. On Thursday night, fans got…

December 20, 2025, 12:41 pm

Aggressive Dallas Cowboys football player in action during game on the field.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Cowboys Salary Cap: Kenny Clark, a Quality Veteran, May Be Cut in 2026

In the aftermath of Dallas’s Week 15 loss to the Vikings, we’ve seen an understandable shift in discussion around America’s Team from 2025 to 2026 and beyond. One of these topics is…

December 18, 2025, 10:00 am

Game Coverage

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys playoff odds crumble in 34-26 loss to Minnesota Vikings

In a critical Week 15 matchup, the Dallas Cowboys once again failed to come up with a key win, losing to the Minnesota Vikings in a 34-26 disappointment. This marks a pivotal…

December 14, 2025, 10:37 pm

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Mark Heaney

Is the Cowboys’ 2027 First-Round Pick Already Obvious?

The Cowboys’ Season Is on the Line Against the Colts

Potential Cowboys Coaching Candidate Shines in Debut

The Seattle Seahawks Can Redefine Their Future with a Win Today

The Cowboys Fanbase & Front Office Must Move On From Jim Leonhard

3 Head Coaching Candidates to Replace Sean McDermott in Buffalo

What Will The NFL’s Conference Championship Round Look Like?

Previewing the NFL Divisional Round Saturday Slate

AFC North Head Coaching Search Predictions

3 Bold Predictions for the NFL Coaching Carousel

Previewing Day 2 of the NFL Wild Card Weekend Slate

Highlighting the NFL’s 2 Saturday Wild Card Matchups

Cowboys season ends poorly with 34-17 loss to Giants

What are the NFL’s Week 18 Sunday storylines?

5 Bold Moves the Dallas Cowboys Could Make in 2026

Projecting the 3 Closest Games on Sunday in Week 17

What You Should Know About The NFL’s Week 17 Saturday Slate

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Controversy Opens Door for Dallas

NFC North Chaos Will Continue in Week 17

Dallas Cowboys lose third straight in 34-17 defeat to Los Angeles Chargers

George Pickens’ Cowboys Future in Play in Week 16

Saturday Night NFC Showdowns May Shape the Playoff Picture

Cowboys Salary Cap: Kenny Clark, a Quality Veteran, May Be Cut in 2026

Dallas Cowboys playoff odds crumble in 34-26 loss to Minnesota Vikings

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