Shane Taylor

Cowboys Writer

Shane Taylor is a sports journalist with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and seven years of professional media experience. He has written 1,000 articles for Insidethestar.com, reaching over 1 million readers. Prior to Inside The Star, Shane worked as a Sports Reporter for The Journal Star and a Regional News Reporter for Shaw Media. He currently works in the Junior College in the TRIO department.

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Kenny Moore II jogs across the field before an NFL game in the Colts’ white uniform, wearing blue gloves and a dark visor under stadium lights.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Colts release Kenny Moore on Thursday, Cowboys should call

This was already a hot topic of conversation for many weeks, but now that he has been granted his release because the Colts could…

May 8, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys get perfect “way-too-early” ESPN ranking

You know what time of the year it is, the most boring time of the year, where all the topics dry up for not…

May 7, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Drew Shelton could compete for a starting tackle position

As we near the summer months, a lot of content is going to be about poisiton battles and players that might surprise up and…

May 6, 2026, 6:00 am

Former Wolverine rookies showed up for Dallas in Carolina 4

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

UDFA will make Cowboys move on from Luke Schoonmaker

Remember how some people tried to defend the second round draft pick of Luke Schoonmaker back in 2023? Well, his ride is about to come to an end. The Cowboys have a…

May 5, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

If healthy, Devin Moore is a week 1 starter for the Cowboys

It will be a big if, but one guy the Cowboys pulled out of the NFL draft could have very well been the best corner in the country if he could have…

May 4, 2026, 10:57 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Only 1 Dallas Cowboys draft pick remains unsigned

A full week after the NFL draft, six of the seven Dallas Cowboys draft picks have been signed. Rookie camp also started this week and everyone showed up and has started the…

May 2, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Is Dee Winters the answer at LB for the Dallas Cowboys?

Well, the Dallas Cowboys fans, we got what we asked for during draft week, it just did not happen the way we thought it would. Remember the Cowboys made a move for…

April 30, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Players most likely to start week 1 from the Cowboys 2026 draft

The draft ended just a few days ago, but it has me already thinking about who from the class has the best chance to jump right in and get meaningful snaps during…

April 29, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys voluntary offseason workouts start this week: What to watch for

Well, guess what, the NFL draft is over and it is time for the Dallas Cowboys summer offseason to begin. Offseason voluntary workouts start this week, and players have already started to…

April 28, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Michael Trigg could compete for Cowboys TE2 role

After a very good draft from the Dallas Cowboys, they added a handful of UDFAs after, and one of the guys they signed was Michael Trigg, a tight end from Baylor. Trigg…

April 27, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys 2026 draft closes with selection of WR Anthony Smith in round 7

The Dallas Cowboys 2026 draft ended up after they selected Anthony Smith, a wide receiver from East Carolina University, with the 218th overall pick. Let me first say that this is my…

April 25, 2026, 4:41 pm

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

BREAKING: Cowboys draft Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick

The best possible first round the Dallas Cowboys could have asked for after drafting Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick after Caleb Downs dropped to them at 11 when they traded…

April 23, 2026, 9:31 pm

Stephen Jones indicates the Cowboys are in the hunt for "explosive" WR2

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

No deal for George Pickens, WR will play on tag in 2026

The day before the NFL draft, Stephen Jones, during a press conference, dropped a bombshell on all the fans, and might end up costing the Dallas Cowboys wins this season. Jones said…

April 23, 2026, 8:00 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Can the Cowboys afford to wait to draft a LB this weekend?

As I am going through all the different types of things the Dallas Cowboys could do this week, something I just can’t get over is how bad their linebacker room is. The…

April 21, 2026, 6:00 am

Mazi Smith under the gun even as Brandon Aubrey shines among Cowboys’ rookies

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Brandon Aubrey sets record, earning 4-year, $28M extension Monday

Well, the news we have all been waiting for has finally come out and settled, Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has signed a new record deal with Dallas. He signed a 4-year, $28M,…

April 20, 2026, 11:32 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

NFL Draft: 3 possible moves the Cowboys could make this week

NFL draft week is finally here and the Dallas Cowboys are still sitting with two first round picks later this week. If you didn’t see over the weekend, a huge move was…

April 20, 2026, 8:54 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Chandler Rivers the steal at CB in the NFL Draft

The start of the NFL draft is now less than a week away and things for the Dallas Cowboys are right about where we thought they would be. Not sure if they…

April 17, 2026, 6:00 am

Front Office

by Shane Taylor

Stephen Jones provides key insight before NFL Draft next week

Don’t you just love when Stephen or Jerry Jones talk to the media? To their credit, it hasn’t been as much this offseason, but when they do talk, it seems like the…

April 16, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Don’t be surprised if Dillon Thieneman is a Dallas Cowboy next week

It is always fun to try and predict what the Dallas Cowboys will do in the NFL Draft next week. They currently have two first round picks, at 12 and 20, but…

April 15, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Would WR Chris Bell be worth the gamble for the Cowboys?

With the NFL draft next week, I figured it would be a good time for me to start dropping some more of my thoughts about how things will play out. I have…

April 14, 2026, 6:00 am

Joueur de football américain des Dallas Cowboys en position de défense sur le terrain, portant un uniforme blanc et bleu avec le numéro 14, lors d'un match de NFL.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys’ DB Markquese Bell arrested on drug charges

This clearly is not a post that I want to make for our readers at six in the morning on a Monday, but it is clearly important news that maybe some did…

April 13, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Is the RB2 for the Dallas Cowboys currently on the roster?

This is something to keep an eye on as we enter the draft in less than two weeks. The current Dallas Cowboys running back room consists of Javonte Williams, Malik Davis, Jaydon…

April 11, 2026, 8:00 am

Making the Playoffs Could do More Harm Than Good For Cowboys

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys biggest decision heading into the NFL Draft

As we inch closer to the NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys still have some work to do on the defensive side of the ball, and it seems they want to use the…

April 9, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Don’t sleep on these players before the NFL Draft

The NFL draft is just about two weeks away, and as you can see, our site is mainly filled with draft content as of late. As you should know by now, the…

April 8, 2026, 8:00 am

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Shane Taylor

Colts release Kenny Moore on Thursday, Cowboys should call

Cowboys get perfect “way-too-early” ESPN ranking

Drew Shelton could compete for a starting tackle position

UDFA will make Cowboys move on from Luke Schoonmaker

If healthy, Devin Moore is a week 1 starter for the Cowboys

Only 1 Dallas Cowboys draft pick remains unsigned

Is Dee Winters the answer at LB for the Dallas Cowboys?

Players most likely to start week 1 from the Cowboys 2026 draft

Cowboys voluntary offseason workouts start this week: What to watch for

Michael Trigg could compete for Cowboys TE2 role

Cowboys 2026 draft closes with selection of WR Anthony Smith in round 7

BREAKING: Cowboys draft Malachi Lawrence with the 23rd overall pick

No deal for George Pickens, WR will play on tag in 2026

Can the Cowboys afford to wait to draft a LB this weekend?

Brandon Aubrey sets record, earning 4-year, $28M extension Monday

NFL Draft: 3 possible moves the Cowboys could make this week

Chandler Rivers the steal at CB in the NFL Draft

Stephen Jones provides key insight before NFL Draft next week

Don’t be surprised if Dillon Thieneman is a Dallas Cowboy next week

Would WR Chris Bell be worth the gamble for the Cowboys?

Cowboys’ DB Markquese Bell arrested on drug charges

Is the RB2 for the Dallas Cowboys currently on the roster?

Cowboys biggest decision heading into the NFL Draft

Don’t sleep on these players before the NFL Draft

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