Defensive End Tag Archives ⋆ Inside The Star

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1 week ago

Quinnen Williams Could Help Donovan Ezeiruaku Turn into a Star

The Dallas Cowboys may be heading into their most important defensive stretch of the season—and the arrival of Quinnen Williams could be the spark that unlocks a true breakout from rising edge…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

1 week ago

These 2 ex-Cowboys are shining with their new teams

From 2021 through the end of the 2024 season, the Dallas Cowboys had Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence at each end of their defensive line terrorizing opposing quarterbacks. The Cowboys decided they…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Draft & Free Agency

2 weeks ago

Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock Draft: Cowboys Build a Defensive Powerhouse

With two first-round draft picks in 2026, the Cowboys could fix their defense fast. Here’s how different combinations of Caleb Downs, Keldric Faulk, David Bailey, and Daylen Everette fit. Two First-Round Picks,…

by Cody Warren

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Roster & Players

3 weeks ago

Cowboys Go Big: 3 Bold Trades Change Everything

The Cowboys could trade for Maxx Crosby, T’Vondre Sweat, and Minkah Fitzpatrick, reshaping their defense with bold moves before the 2025 NFL trade deadline. Cowboys Eye a Defensive Overhaul The Dallas Cowboys…

by Cody Warren

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Roster & Players

4 weeks ago

Houston + Ezeiruaku Can Save the Cowboys’ Pass Rush

The Dallas Cowboys don’t have a defensive-line issue — they have an allocation issue: too many rotations, not enough Houston and Ezeiruaku dominance. The answer is staring them in the face: build…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

1 month ago

Cowboys Defense Dominates: Snap Counts Reveal Rising Stars

The Dallas Cowboys defense shifted to a more aggressive, man-coverage style in their win over Washington. Snap counts reveal rising stars and breakout performances across every level of the defense. A Shift…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

1 month ago

4 Data-Driven Fixes to Save the Cowboys’ Collapsing Defense

PFF grades and coverage data reveal four fixes—personnel and scheme—that can rescue Matt Eberflus’ struggling Dallas Cowboys defense right now. A Defense Built on Sand For six weeks, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

1 month ago

A Maxx Crosby Trade Makes the Cowboys Elite in 2025

NFL teams are reportedly calling the Raiders about Maxx Crosby. If the Cowboys entered the mix, his complete skill set could finally fix Dallas’ defensive front. Raiders Fielding Calls on Maxx Crosby…

by Cody Warren

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Roster & Players

2 months ago

3 Emerging Defenders Who Sparked A Cowboys’ Defensive Revival

The Dallas Cowboys have finally found their defensive spark. Marist Liufau, Shemar James, and James Houston took advantage of more snaps and delivered energy, pressure, and production that reignited the unit in…

by Cody Warren

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Roster & Players

2 months ago

Cowboys’ Sam Williams and Jack Sanborn Must Be Benched

Sam Williams and Jack Sanborn are dragging down the Dallas Cowboys’ defense in 2025. Their rankings against 165 defensive ends and 132 linebackers prove why Dallas must stop playing them. The Cowboys’…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

2 months ago

Dallas Cowboys’ 4-Sack Defense Needs Carl Granderson

The Cowboys’ defense ranks last in the NFL with only four sacks, 13 QB hits, and 50 hurries. A trade for Saints defensive end Carl Granderson could transform their struggling pass rush.…

by Cody Warren

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Roster & Players

2 months ago

Number 1 Overall Pick Jadeveon Clowney is a Dallas Cowboy

The Dallas Cowboys have officially signed veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney, a move that signals their commitment to keeping the defense dominant even after trading away Micah Parsons. Clowney’s arrival provides Dallas…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

2 months ago

Jadeveon Clowney: A Star Who Will Get 1 Star on His Helmet

The Dallas Cowboys made headlines this week when free-agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney visited The Star in Frisco. Clowney met with the coaching staff, toured the facility, and even watched practice, a…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

2 months ago

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)…

by Cody Warren

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LB Micah Parsons Named Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Week for Third Time

Roster & Players

3 months ago

Cowboys’ 1 Bold Move: Trading Micah Parsons to Save the Future

The Dallas Cowboys shocked the NFL world by trading star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark, plus first-round picks in 2026 and…

by Cody Warren

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Roster & Players

3 months 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

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Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

Dante Fowler could be in store for a huge year

After spending a year with the Washington Commanders, Dante Fowler returns to the Dallas Cowboys, and honestly, I think he may be not only the most underrated player on the defense, but…

by Shane Taylor

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Roster & Players

3 months 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.

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Roster & Players

3 months ago

Cowboys’ Secondary + Pass Rush = A Surprise 2025 Powerhouse

The Dallas Cowboys’ secondary was inconsistent in 2024, ranking 17th in pass defense (218.1 yards per game allowed) and giving up too many explosive plays downfield. Their struggles in coverage cost them…

by Cody Warren

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Analysis & Rumors

3 months 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

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Will Micah Parsons finally get the respect he deserves next season? 1

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

1 Powerful Number Justifies Micah Parsons’ Record Cowboys Payday

The Dallas Cowboys face a franchise-defining decision: should they lock in Micah Parsons to a record-breaking contract? While Parsons’ sack totals, pressures, and All-Pro honors already make his case, the true measure…

by Cody Warren

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Defensive End

Quinnen Williams Could Help Donovan Ezeiruaku Turn into a Star

These 2 ex-Cowboys are shining with their new teams

Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock Draft: Cowboys Build a Defensive Powerhouse

Cowboys Go Big: 3 Bold Trades Change Everything

Houston + Ezeiruaku Can Save the Cowboys’ Pass Rush

Cowboys Defense Dominates: Snap Counts Reveal Rising Stars

4 Data-Driven Fixes to Save the Cowboys’ Collapsing Defense

A Maxx Crosby Trade Makes the Cowboys Elite in 2025

3 Emerging Defenders Who Sparked A Cowboys’ Defensive Revival

Cowboys’ Sam Williams and Jack Sanborn Must Be Benched

Dallas Cowboys’ 4-Sack Defense Needs Carl Granderson

Number 1 Overall Pick Jadeveon Clowney is a Dallas Cowboy

Jadeveon Clowney: A Star Who Will Get 1 Star on His Helmet

Cowboys Highest and Lowest Defensive Grades: Week 1

Cowboys’ 1 Bold Move: Trading Micah Parsons to Save the Future

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

Dante Fowler could be in store for a huge year

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

Cowboys’ Secondary + Pass Rush = A Surprise 2025 Powerhouse

5 Explosive Reasons Micah Parsons Owns the NFL

1 Powerful Number Justifies Micah Parsons’ Record Cowboys Payday

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