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By Nathan Kamal
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Dallas Cowboys star cornerback Trevon Diggs will not play against the Washington Commanders in Week 12, according to NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Earlier this week, Diggs was listed as a limited participant in practice, reportedly over a knee/groin injury.
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Schefter also reports that neither Diggs nor guard Zack Martin is traveling with the team for the match-up in Washington and that wide receiver Brandin Cooks was not activated today and also will not play Sunday.
Diggs has played in all 10 games this season but was added to the injury report on Thursday. He was limited in practice on both Thursday and Friday and was listed as questionable for the game. However, Diggs has now been downgraded and officially ruled out.
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With Diggs sidelined, the Cowboys are once again thin at CB. DaRon Bland is set to make his season debut, while Josh Butler, Israel Mukuamu, and Kemon Hall—who was elevated from the practice squad—are expected to step in and provide depth.
Diggs was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and quickly became a standout CB for the Cowboys. He had a breakout 2021 season, recording 11 interceptions, leading the NFL, and setting a Cowboys franchise record, which earned him Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro honors.
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For his part, veteran guard Martin has also played in all 10 games this season but has struggled with various injuries. During last week's game against Houston, he left with an ankle injury. He was listed on the injury report all week due to both ankle and shoulder issues and did not participate in practice.
Despite being listed as doubtful on Friday, Martin has officially been ruled out. The Cowboys are expected to replace him at right guard with either Brock Hoffman or T.J. Bass.
On a positive note for Dallas, star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been cleared to play on Sunday. Although he was absent from the open portion of Thursday's practice and limited on Wednesday, leading to concerns about his status, he has now been cleared.
While Lamb hasn't had as many standout performances this season, he still plays a pivotal role in the Cowboys' offense. After leading the team with 135 receptions last year and continues to provide consistent value despite a quieter season so far.
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