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Shiyazh Pete takes part in Dallas Cowboys training camp as a preseason pet cat.

3 Cowboys Preseason Pet Cats Going into Game 3

I can find pet cats every preseason. The hardest part is figuring out where they fit when Dallas has to get down to 53. Through two preseason games, I have three guys…

August 24, 2026, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Shane Taylor

High hopes for 2nd-year defender are close to crashing down

As I have been working my way down the Dallas Cowboys depth chart and finding players that I have not touched on much, I ran into a guy that I did indeed…

July 9, 2026, 8:00 am

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ 2025 rookies did their part Monday

While the Dallas Cowboys win on Monday was fueled by new arrivals and returning veterans, the 2025 rookies carried their share of the load. Tyler Booker was once again solid at right…

November 21, 2025, 6:00 am

Young man holding Dallas Cowboys football jersey with "Booker" and number 1 at a draft or signing event, showcasing NFL team talent and player signing highlights.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

The Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class is mid at the halfway point

The Dallas Cowboys had nine draft picks back in April. Only three of them have had a noticeable impact on the team so far. Unlike his two previous predecessors, first round pick…

November 14, 2025, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Ezeiruaku, James led Cowboys rookies in disappointing Week 9 loss

The Dallas Cowboys rewarded Donovan Ezeiruaku with his first career start on Monday night and the rookie did not disappoint. Shemar James started his fourth straight game and had a solid game…

November 7, 2025, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ rookie class being led by this standout defender

Shemar James, the Dallas Cowboys second pick in the fifth round of April’s draft, is quickly making his case for the Cowboys’ rookie of the year. Inactive for the first three games,…

October 16, 2025, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Shemar James introduced himself to the Jets, NFL, and Cowboys Nation

After a solid debut the week before against Green Bay, rookie linebacker Shemar James introduced himself to the world in the shadow of league headquarters in the Big Apple on Sunday. The…

October 9, 2025, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys rookie football players in action during a game, showcasing team play, defensive and offensive strategies, and game intensity on the field.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys getting help from just 2 rookies

Out of what was viewed as a promising class of rookies, only three saw action in Sunday’s loss to Chicago. Only one of them started, and he won’t be starting again until…

September 24, 2025, 6:00 am

Dallas Cowboys football player in action during practice, wearing helmet and jersey, holding football, focusing on game strategy and team preparation.

Players & Cap

by Mark Heaney

Dallas Cowboys’ Rookie Class Rundown in Week 3

The Dallas Cowboys’ rookie class has yet to set the NFL on fire through the first two weeks of the 2025 season. After all, only three members of a nine-player class have…

September 21, 2025, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

This was the lone rookie standout on Sunday

There has only been two games played so far in the 2025 season, but this year’s rookie crop isn’t making much of an impact so far. With one lone exception, that is.…

September 17, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class had minimal impact on season opener

The 2025 Class of Dallas Cowboys rookies had a mixed debut last Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Offensive Guard Tyler Booker was the lone rookie to start the game. Two others,…

September 10, 2025, 8:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys Highest and Lowest Defensive Grades: Week 1

The Dallas Cowboys entered 2025 surrounded by skepticism after trading away Micah Parsons. Many analysts predicted the defense would crumble without its former All-Pro pass rusher. Yet early Pro Football Focus (PFF)…

September 10, 2025, 6:00 am

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

Here are the 2 players the Cowboys shouldn’t have retained

It was cutdown day on Tuesday, as you might have gathered from our recent posts here. As the dust is settling, there are two players the Cowboys will regret keeping before the…

August 28, 2025, 10:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

The Hidden Stat That Defines the 2025 Cowboys’ Defense

The Dallas Cowboys have wrapped up their first two preseason games of 2025, and while much of the conversation has focused on the offense and roster battles, the rush defense has been…

August 18, 2025, 10:00 am

Football player in navy and white gear and helmet, numbered 58, stands on the field with a focused expression.

Cowboys

by Mark Heaney

End of the Line for Mazi Smith: Former 1st-Round Pick Faltering

An ugly preseason for the Dallas Cowboys has only been made worse by the struggles of former first-round pick Mazi Smith. His performances have shattered any hope remaining from the fanbase for…

August 17, 2025, 12:21 pm

Players & Cap

by Cody Warren

1 Rookie Everyone’s Overlooking Could Save the Cowboys

The Cowboys are turning their eyes toward rookie defensive tackle Jay Toia—a powerful, disruptive 1-tech out of UCLA, with Mazi Smith battling injury and falling massively short of expectations throughout his first…

August 6, 2025, 10:00 am

Mazi Smith flashes his potential in preseason finale

Training Camp

by Richard Paolinelli

Are the Cowboys setting up this player to fail in 2025?

Lost in the joy of seeing the Dallas Cowboys’ offense committing to the run again is the seemingly unchecked decline of one player. Defensive tackle Mazi Smith, the Cowboys’ first pick in…

August 2, 2025, 6:00 am

UCLA football player tackled during game on the field, football in mid-air, showcasing intense action and athleticism, Inside The Star sports coverage.

NFL

by Richard Paolinelli

This Cowboys’ lineman could be the IDP sleeper of 2025

Some time back, in the early years of fantasy football, someone decided that it wasn’t fair for the offense to get all the glory. The IDP (Individual Defensive Players) leagues were born.…

July 16, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Cody Warren

Cowboys 2025 Rookie Class Poised for Big Impacts

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class is already turning heads. After a disappointing 2024 campaign that exposed key flaws on both sides of the ball—especially in the trenches—the front office doubled down…

July 11, 2025, 6:00 am

Cowboys

by Richard Paolinelli

Comparing the Cowboys’ revamped defensive line against the NFC East

The Dallas Cowboys will head west for training camp next month with 16 players on the defensive line. Two of the four starting positions appear to be set. The battle for the…

June 19, 2025, 12:00 pm

Fast-paced college football game featuring a University of Michigan quarterback running with the football against a rival team defender, with spectators in the background.

Players & Cap

by Richard Paolinelli

What can we actually glean from the hype of OTAs?

Most teams are starting to gear up for next month’s training camps across the country after OTAs and mandatory mini-camps. Five teams — the Ravens, Chiefs, Rams, Giants, and Seahawks – will…

June 15, 2025, 6:00 am

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3 Cowboys Preseason Pet Cats Going into Game 3

High hopes for 2nd-year defender are close to crashing down

Cowboys’ 2025 rookies did their part Monday

The Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class is mid at the halfway point

Ezeiruaku, James led Cowboys rookies in disappointing Week 9 loss

Cowboys’ rookie class being led by this standout defender

Shemar James introduced himself to the Jets, NFL, and Cowboys Nation

Cowboys getting help from just 2 rookies

Dallas Cowboys’ Rookie Class Rundown in Week 3

This was the lone rookie standout on Sunday

Cowboys’ 2025 rookie class had minimal impact on season opener

Cowboys Highest and Lowest Defensive Grades: Week 1

Here are the 2 players the Cowboys shouldn’t have retained

The Hidden Stat That Defines the 2025 Cowboys’ Defense

End of the Line for Mazi Smith: Former 1st-Round Pick Faltering

1 Rookie Everyone’s Overlooking Could Save the Cowboys

Are the Cowboys setting up this player to fail in 2025?

This Cowboys’ lineman could be the IDP sleeper of 2025

Cowboys 2025 Rookie Class Poised for Big Impacts

Comparing the Cowboys’ revamped defensive line against the NFC East

What can we actually glean from the hype of OTAs?

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