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Cowboys' Playoff Hopes Dwindle After Lions' Defeat

12/6/2025

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The Dallas Cowboys lost 44-30 to the Detroit Lions, dropping to 6-6-1 and jeopardizing playoff hopes.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is a cut candidate due to his contract and lack of production this season.
ESPN's Dan Graziano noted that releasing Diggs would incur $5.88 million in dead money.
DaRon Bland (Dallas Cowboys cornerback) has five passes defended and one interception this season, as the Cowboys decide Diggs's offseason fate.

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Story summary

The Dallas Cowboys lost 44-30 to the Detroit Lions, dropping to 6-6-1 and jeopardizing playoff hopes.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is a cut candidate due to his contract and lack of production this season.
ESPN's Dan Graziano noted that releasing Diggs would incur $5.88 million in dead money.
DaRon Bland (Dallas Cowboys cornerback) has five passes defended and one interception this season, as the Cowboys decide Diggs's offseason fate.