Defensive Line Tag Archives ⋆ Inside The Star

A football player from the Dallas Cowboys celebrating during a game, wearing a white jersey with green accents, helmet, and gloves. The background is blurred with fans in the stands.

2 weeks ago

New-Look Cowboys Defense Could Finally Match Elite Offense

The Dallas Cowboys used their bye week to reset, refocus, and reload on defense. After battling through inconsistency and injuries, Matt Eberflus finally has a chance to get his full complement of…

by Cody Warren

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High-energy Dallas Cowboys player celebrating during an NFL game, wearing #98 jersey, blue and white uniform, with a crowd and referee in the background.

Analysis & Rumors

4 weeks ago

1 Titan of a Trade to Fix a Terrible Cowboys’ Defense

The Dallas Cowboys’ defense under Matt Eberflus has fallen apart. One trade scenario—sending Terence Steele, Brock Hoffman, and a 2026 first-round pick to the Titans for Jeffery Simmons and Cedric Gray could…

by Cody Warren

10

Analysis & Rumors

4 weeks 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

3

Outside linebacker leading Dallas Cowboys onto the field during a game, holding football, wearing team gear, with stadium crowd in background.

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

8 Reasons the Cowboys’ 37–22 Win Over the Jets Changes Everything

The Dallas Cowboys improved to 2–2–1 after a 37–22 win over the New York Jets. Here are four takeaways and four risks that highlight where Dallas excelled and where they must still…

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

2

Bold move by the Carolina Panthers football player on the field during a game. The athlete is wearing a white and blue jersey with number 7, helmet, and pads, showing focus and determination. The background features other players and spectators, capturing the intensity of an NFL game. The image celebrates NFL football, Panthers team spirit, and player dedication. Perfect for sports fans and fans of the Carolina Panthers.

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

2

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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Analysis & Rumors

2 months ago

Cowboys Penalty Count Looked Unrecognizable vs Eagles

For a team plagued by penalty calls last season, the turnaround was striking. The Dallas Cowboys may have fallen short on the scoreboard, but their first matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles showed…

by Cody Warren

4

Player conversations during an NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, highlighting team rivalry, game strategy, and athlete interaction. Focus on football players, helmets, uniforms, and stadium environment.

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

Cowboys vs Eagles: TNF Preview and Prediction

The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles kick off the 2025 NFL season in the most fitting way possible: under the bright lights of Thursday Night Football (TNF). Two bitter NFC East rivals,…

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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Coaching staff member guiding Dallas Cowboys during practice, wearing team apparel and a visor, discussing strategies on the field at a sunny training camp.

Cowboys News

3 months ago

Cowboys 3 major issues heading into Philadelphia next week

Well, it is that time I guess, the Dallas Cowboys play a real meaningful football game next Thursday. No better way to start the season off than being the first game of…

by Shane Taylor

9

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

8 Cowboys Who Could Be Cut This Week—Including a Former 1st-Rounder

The Dallas Cowboys have until Tuesday, August 26, at 4 p.m. ET to cut the roster to 53. By Wednesday, waiver claims will be processed, and practice squads will begin to form.…

by Cody Warren

1

Roster & Players

3 months ago

Cowboys 53-Man Roster: 3 Mistakes They Can’t Afford to Make

At long last, the preseason has ended, and the next football we’ll see in Dallas will be the real deal. Before that, however, they must cut down to create the 2025 Cowboys…

by Mark Heaney

7

Analysis & Rumors

3 months ago

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…

by Cody Warren

3

Rising Star: Osa Odighizuwa's impact to the Cowboys defense can't be overlooked 1

Analysis & Rumors

5 months ago

2 Cowboys players who could make first career Pro Bowl in 2025

It feels like I have talked about the same stuff over and over again this summer, so a change of pace is nice for once. That said, I was going through the…

by Shane Taylor

1

Dallas Cowboys football player in uniform pointing during game action.

Analysis & Rumors

5 months ago

Defensive line installment of my Cowboys All-Quarter century team brings back memories

Continuing my look back at the best Dallas Cowboys players of the past 25 years, we shift our focus to the defensive line: a position group long defined by relentless rotations, explosive…

by Mario Herrera Jr.

Dallas Cowboys football player in full gear on the field, wearing number 60, during an NFL game. The player is focused and ready for action, showcasing team pride and athleticism.

Analysis & Rumors

5 months ago

Bigger 2025 Cowboys concern: Offensive or Defensive line?

Two of the Dallas Cowboys’ biggest questions entering the 2025 season will come in the form of what type of production they are going to get from both sides of the ball.…

by Shane Taylor

2

Football players from the Cowboys and Jets during a game, with a focus on a Cowboy wearing jersey number 97.

Analysis & Rumors

5 months ago

Will growing pains in the trenches wreck the 2025 Cowboys odds?

Two things can be true at once: Brian Schottenheimer is clearly committed to rebuilding the trenches, and the trenches still need rebuilding. In short, the 2025 Dallas Cowboys odds are reliant on…

by Mark Heaney

3

Analysis & Rumors

5 months ago

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…

by Richard Paolinelli

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Football player resting a gloved hand on a Dallas Cowboys helmet lying on the turf.

Analysis & Rumors

5 months ago

How Matt Eberflus Will Transform the Dallas Cowboys Defense in 2025

The Dallas Cowboys defense in 2025 isn’t just looking for improvement—it’s looking for a total transformation. After finishing near the bottom of the league in most key defensive categories in 2024, the…

by Cody Warren

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Defensive Line

New-Look Cowboys Defense Could Finally Match Elite Offense

1 Titan of a Trade to Fix a Terrible Cowboys’ Defense

Cowboys Defense Dominates: Snap Counts Reveal Rising Stars

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

8 Reasons the Cowboys’ 37–22 Win Over the Jets Changes Everything

Dallas Cowboys’ 4-Sack Defense Needs Carl Granderson

Number 1 Overall Pick Jadeveon Clowney is a Dallas Cowboy

Cowboys Highest and Lowest Defensive Grades: Week 1

Cowboys Penalty Count Looked Unrecognizable vs Eagles

Cowboys vs Eagles: TNF Preview and Prediction

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

Cowboys 3 major issues heading into Philadelphia next week

8 Cowboys Who Could Be Cut This Week—Including a Former 1st-Rounder

Cowboys 53-Man Roster: 3 Mistakes They Can’t Afford to Make

The Hidden Stat That Defines the 2025 Cowboys’ Defense

2 Cowboys players who could make first career Pro Bowl in 2025

Defensive line installment of my Cowboys All-Quarter century team brings back memories

Bigger 2025 Cowboys concern: Offensive or Defensive line?

Will growing pains in the trenches wreck the 2025 Cowboys odds?

Comparing the Cowboys’ revamped defensive line against the NFC East

How Matt Eberflus Will Transform the Dallas Cowboys Defense in 2025

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