DALLAS — Whether ego or ailment — and most likely a combination of the two — Trevon Diggs has created a situation where first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer and the Cowboys obviously prefer competing without him, even if it potentially compromises their playoff aspirations.

Schottenheimer has stated his intention of creating the greatest culture in sports history. Diggs seems to be viewed as counter-culture when it comes to such ambitions.

The cornerback returned to practice last week and pronounced himself healthier than at any point in the season before the Cowboys played the Lions in a game with significant playoff implications . Still, Schottenheimer chose not to activate him even though the rookie who started in his place was routinely targeted and contributed to two of th

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