Linebacker Tag Archives ⋆ Inside The Star

4 days ago

1 Injured Cowboy Holds the Keys to a Defensive Revival

Today marks one week from the Dallas-Philadelphia season opener in Week 1. If you watched the game at all, the absence of one injured Cowboy was way too apparent. Dallas’s linebackers struggled

by Mark Heaney

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Cowboys defensive position is going to be a serious problem in 2025

Roster & Players

1 week ago

Marist Liufau needs more than 6 defensive snaps

The Dallas Cowboys defense looked better in the second half of the loss to the Eagles on Thursday night, but one issue we knew would happen was the lack of a pass

by Shane Taylor

Roster & Players

3 weeks ago

Micah Parsons Traded to the Green Bay Packers: What It Means for the NFL

The NFL world is buzzing after news broke that the Dallas Cowboys have traded All-Pro defensive end Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers. Widely regarded as one of the league’s most

by Cody Warren

14

Cowboys defensive line poised for training camp battles

Roster & Players

3 weeks ago

Cowboys again go heavy in the trenches in my defensive roster projection

After sorting through the offensive side of the ball, the focus now shifts to defense and special teams. Just like with the offense, the Dallas Cowboys’ depth has made this process extremely

by Mario Herrera Jr.

3

Dallas Cowboys football player celebrating on the field.

Analysis & Rumors

3 weeks ago

5 Explosive Reasons Micah Parsons Owns the NFL

Micah Parsons has quickly established himself as one of the most feared defenders in the NFL. Since entering the league in 2021, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive leader has terrorized quarterbacks, wrecked offensive

by Cody Warren

3

Roster & Players

3 weeks ago

Cowboys 2023 leading tackler on track for a bounce-back year

As the Dallas Cowboys head into the final game of the preseason tonight against the Atlanta Falcons, the regular season will be here in less than two weeks. The defensive side of

by Shane Taylor

3

Analysis & Rumors

4 weeks ago

Dallas Cowboys’ Linebackers Offer Rare Bright Spot in 2025

We will not see an increase in excitement after the Ravens brought a beatdown to Dallas in Week 2 of the preseason. What we should see, however, is some appreciation for what

by Mark Heaney

3

Can Dallas count on these 2 linebackers in 2025? 1

Roster & Players

1 month ago

Cowboys have a promising LB corps for the immediate future

The Dallas Cowboys have quietly been building a young, hungry linebacker corps that could become one of the NFL’s most feared units sooner rather than later. While the defensive spotlight often shines

by Mario Herrera Jr.

4

Roster & Players

1 month ago

Cowboys Elite Tier Snubs from NFL Top 100

The NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 list has once again stirred debate among fans and analysts. This year, two of the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest stars—CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons—landed back-to-back at

by Cody Warren

3

Roster & Players

1 month ago

Stock keeps rising for Cowboys 2nd-year defender

After the first preseason game against the Rams, the Dallas Cowboys have more than enough to fix, but not all was bad on Saturday and the stock of a second-year player continues

by Shane Taylor

Cowboys linebacker room looks bleak for 2025 1

Roster & Players

2 months ago

The 1 position the Cowboys can’t stay healthy at

The Dallas Cowboys front office is often praised for its ability to draft at one position: the offensive line. History seems to bear that out, especially in recent years. Here’s a look

by Richard Paolinelli

2

Draft & Free Agency

2 months ago

Jesse Luketa and the 1 Cowboys Superstar Connection

The Dallas Cowboys are evaluating more than just talent this summer—they’re exploring chemistry in former Arizona Cardinals defensive end/linebacker Jesse Luketa. Luketa is working out with the team ahead of training camp,

by Cody Warren

Navy & Silver Linings: A few bright spots in an otherwise gloomy performance 1

Roster & Players

2 months ago

Overshown appears in ESPN’s rankings, despite playing just 12 games

Cowboys fans might want to sit down for this one. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN just dropped his annual off-ball linebacker rankings based on opinions from NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, and our

by Mario Herrera Jr.

1

Monday Morning Quarterback: Cowboys jet past New York again 2

Analysis & Rumors

2 months ago

Dallas Cowboys’ contract extension strategy carries risks in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys’ contract extension storyline has followed the organization in every season over the last several years. Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, CeeDee Lamb, and even Dez Bryant have each had their

by Mark Heaney

2

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

3 Dallas Cowboys depth pieces who could start in 2025

After an off-season full of minor additions, it’s time to look at the Dallas Cowboys depth pieces who have a real chance at exceeding expectations in 2025. Perhaps even more than the

by Mark Heaney

1

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

Some of the Cowboys best LBs this century were undersized

Welcome back to the All-Quarter Century Dallas Cowboys Team series, where I continue honoring the top players from the last 25 years; starting with the 2000 season through the end of 2024.

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Draft & Free Agency

3 months ago

1 Florida Standout Who Could Elevate the Cowboys In 2025

The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just add depth at linebacker in the 2025 NFL Draft—they added a potential defensive difference-maker in Florida linebacker Shemar James. The former Florida Gators linebacker brings a versatile,

by Cody Warren

4

Draft & Free Agency

3 months ago

A pair of UDFAs from Syracuse could be key for Cowboys defense

The Dallas Cowboys open training camp in less than a month, I think it is time to start diving into some players who are flying not only under the radar, but maybe

by Shane Taylor

3

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

Can the Cowboys’ defense trust LB Kenneth Murray?

One important piece to new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus’ defense is going to be the man wearing the green dot, and as you look at his career thus far, it makes you

by Shane Taylor

6

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown #13 of the Dallas Cowboys defends during the second half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

Dallas’ linebacker room is an unsolved mystery

Arguably the best linebacker on the Dallas Cowboys is Micah Parsons, and he’s mostly used as an edge rusher. Their second-best player at the position is out until late in the year.

by Richard Paolinelli

5

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

2nd-year LB has a golden opportunity in 2025

During the offseason, it can sometimes get hard to find things to write about, but when you look at the Dallas Cowboys depth chart, a keep finding my way to a player

by Shane Taylor

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