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 766 articles for InsideTheStar.com, reaching over 928,000 readers. Prior to Inside The Star, Shane worked as a Sports Reporter for Journal Star and a Regional News Reporter for Shaw Media. He currently works in the Communication field at a Junior College.

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Aug 22, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys unsure if George Pickens will attend offseason program

Well, you knew it was coming at some point, didn’t you? The first report came out today from Cowboys reporter Todd Archer. The start…

March 31, 2026, 6:00 am

Deep Cleveland Browns football player during a game, wearing uniform number 95, running on the field with stadium crowd in background.

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

No, the Cowboys will not trade for Myles Garrett

Well, if you haven’t been on social media or looking around, the last few days, the Browns reworked the contract of Myles Garrett, and…

March 27, 2026, 6:00 am

NFL Draft

by Shane Taylor

Don’t be shocked if Anthony Hill Jr is a Dallas Cowboy

With the NFL draft less than a month away, I have started to dive into some guys that we might see the Cowboys draft…

March 26, 2026, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys may have a sleeper on both sides of the ball in 2024

Despite the Dallas Cowboys sitting on their hands this offseason, they still have a few players that are flying under the radar as we enter the 2024 season. This is my opinion,…

June 17, 2024, 9:04 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys’ 3rd-round pick could thrive in contract year

Chauncey Golston a third-round pick for the Dallas Cowboys in 2021 from the University of Iowa has been mostly a flex player for this defense since he was drafted. He can play…

June 14, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

2nd-year leap on the way for these Cowboys players?

It is June 13th, the middle of the summer, the slowest time of the year while we wait for training camp for the Dallas Cowboys. As I was looking at the Cowboy’s…

June 13, 2024, 11:00 am

Football player in blue uniform with number 6 spreads arms wide on the field during a game. Crowd blurred in background.

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Eric Kendricks to wear green dot for Cowboys defense in 2024

Although it has been a disappointing offseason in terms of signing players, one guy that continues to work his tail off after being signed is Eric Kendricks. He has gotten nothing but…

June 12, 2024, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Rico Dowdle or Ezekiel Elliott to have better 2024 season?

Outside of the contract situations from CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and Dak Prescott, I think another topic for conversation this off-season for Dallas is the running back situation. They lost Tony Pollard…

June 10, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys have the best guard duo in football? PFF thinks so

As we inch near the start of the 2024 season, I think the Cowboys have plenty to be upbeat about even with all the contract problems going on with CeeDee Lamb, Micah…

June 10, 2024, 11:00 am

Trevon Diggs 'in a good spot,' returning from ACL injury

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Trevon Diggs ‘in a good spot,’ returning from ACL injury

One strength of the Dallas Cowboys in 2024 should be the cornerback position. Even if the team does resign Stephon Gilmore. On Wednesday Mike McCarthy let everyone know as to when we…

June 8, 2024, 9:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Could 2024 be the final season for this future Hall of Famer?

Nine-time Pro Bowler Zack Martin spoke with Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News this week and opened up about what is next for one of the best to lace them up.…

June 6, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

3 things to watch during Cowboys Mandatory Minicamp

Dallas Cowboys mandatory minicamp kicked off today, June 4th, and although meaningful games are still a few months away, we have plenty to keep an eye on this summer. With mandatory camp…

June 4, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Deuce Vaughn getting WR reps for Cowboys at OTAs

The feel-good story of the 2023 NFL draft struggled to see the field much in his rookie season as a running back but was seen trying something new during Cowboys OTAs last…

June 4, 2024, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen passes away at 52

Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen has passed away, the team announced Monday afternoon. He passed suddenly on Sunday, while on vacation with his family in Mexico, he was only 52. Allen was…

June 3, 2024, 11:31 am

A football player in a navy and white uniform practices at Training Camp, with a teammate holding a football in the background.

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Mike McCarthy sounds off about Micah Parsons absence from OTAs

We all should know by now that Micah Parsons has been absent from organized team activities lately, and head coach Mike McCarthy had some things to say on Thursday. “I’m not doing…

May 31, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

2 WR deals this week adds pressure on Cowboys to pay CeeDee Lamb

As we wait for the Dallas Cowboys to sign one of the best players in football, the wide receiver market continues to grow. Not only did Nico Collins of the Houston Texans…

May 30, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

2021 draft pick named Cowboys most underrated player

As the Dallas Cowboys prepare for the summer months, a former 2021 draft pick has been named the team’s most underrated player going into 2024. That player is Osa Odighizuwa. The former…

May 29, 2024, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

1 player is reaping the benefits of CeeDee Lamb being away

As one of the best wide receivers waits for his well-deserved contract extension, the time away from the team has allowed Jalen Tolbert to get bolstered time in CeeDee Lamb’s absence. Let…

May 28, 2024, 11:00 am

Two veterans land on PFF best players 30 and older

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

2 veterans land on PFF best players 30 and older

As we enter the summer months with the NFL draft now over, we have to try and pass the time until September rolls around. I really enjoy reading Pro Football Focus and…

May 27, 2024, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Don’t overlook this UDFA to make Cowboys 53-man roster

With a quiet offseason in terms of going all in like Jerry Jones told us about five months ago, the Cowboys are once again banking on draft picks and the current players…

May 24, 2024, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

3 Cowboys players who could be on the way out in 2024

We still have nearly three months before the NFL’s 53-man roster cut deadline. That takes place on August 29th at 4 p.m. ET. By that time, every franchise must reduce their roster…

May 22, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

PFF names Tyler Smith highest-ranked interior lineman under the age of 25

When the Cowboys selected Tyler Smith with the 24th overall pick in the 2022 draft, I had my thoughts. I was not sold on the pick, but boy have I been happy…

May 22, 2024, 11:00 am

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

2 Cowboys stars absent from start of OTAs

The Cowboys opened their Organized Team Activities Tuesday morning, but both Micah Parsons and CeeDee Lamb are absent. This is not a surprise when it comes to Lamb, but I thought maybe…

May 21, 2024, 1:00 pm

Cowboys

by Shane Taylor

Veteran free agent named “best fit” for Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have been very silent this offseason, only signing Eric Kendricks for Mike Zimmer and bringing back Ezekiel Elliott. With the offseason programs starting to heat up, the Cowboys have…

May 21, 2024, 11:00 am

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Shane Taylor

Cowboys unsure if George Pickens will attend offseason program

No, the Cowboys will not trade for Myles Garrett

Don’t be shocked if Anthony Hill Jr is a Dallas Cowboy

Cowboys may have a sleeper on both sides of the ball in 2024

Cowboys’ 3rd-round pick could thrive in contract year

2nd-year leap on the way for these Cowboys players?

Eric Kendricks to wear green dot for Cowboys defense in 2024

Rico Dowdle or Ezekiel Elliott to have better 2024 season?

Cowboys have the best guard duo in football? PFF thinks so

Trevon Diggs ‘in a good spot,’ returning from ACL injury

Could 2024 be the final season for this future Hall of Famer?

3 things to watch during Cowboys Mandatory Minicamp

Deuce Vaughn getting WR reps for Cowboys at OTAs

Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen passes away at 52

Mike McCarthy sounds off about Micah Parsons absence from OTAs

2 WR deals this week adds pressure on Cowboys to pay CeeDee Lamb

2021 draft pick named Cowboys most underrated player

1 player is reaping the benefits of CeeDee Lamb being away

2 veterans land on PFF best players 30 and older

Don’t overlook this UDFA to make Cowboys 53-man roster

3 Cowboys players who could be on the way out in 2024

PFF names Tyler Smith highest-ranked interior lineman under the age of 25

2 Cowboys stars absent from start of OTAs

Veteran free agent named “best fit” for Dallas Cowboys

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