The Dallas Cowboys activated cornerback Trevon Diggs off the physically unable to perform list Sunday, clearing the way for the 2021 All-Pro to play early in the season coming off his second major knee injury.

The Cowboys also released veteran offensive lineman La'el Collins, who started 71 of his 74 games with Dallas from 2015-21, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the decision.

Collins joined the Cowboys during training camp in California and played in the preseason finale Friday, a 31-13 victory over Atlanta.

Coach Brian Schottenheimer has said he expected Diggs to be on the team's 53-man roster when it is set Tuesday, which means the Cowboys believe he can make his seas

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