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Todd Archer
Frisco, Texas – Zack Martin, one of the most decorated offensive linens in the history of the Dallas Cowboys, chose to retire, sources told ESPN.
Martin, 34, met with the owner and general manager Jerry Jones on Thursday to inform him about his decision, the sources said.
Martin was a process of Pro Bowl nine in 11 years with the cowboys. Only the Bob Lilly Hall (11), Larry Allen (10) and Mel Renfro (10), along with Jason Witten (11), which is eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time this season, have been appointed For more. Martin was an All-Pro National Team selection seven times, which is tied in the history of the team with Lilly and the member of the Randy White Hall.
The seven All-Pro selections of Martin’s first team are also tied with the Randall McDaniel and John Hannah Hall for most of the guards of all time, according to ESPN Research. The only player with more All-Pro teams of the first team since Martin entered the NFL in 2014 is the retired defensive Tackle of Los Angeles Rams Aaron Donald (8).
Martin also had seven sanctions accepted in his career, matching his number of all-propes of the first team.
A first round selection in 2014, Martin began 162 games, losing more than one game in a season only twice: 2020 and 2024. In addition, he was named for the NFL all-Decade team from 2010 to ’20.
In 2024, it was limited to 10 games due to an ankle injury that required surgery. He played through multiple injuries during his last two seasons until he no longer had the strength to maintain his elite game level.
Martin annulled the retirement conversation last summer during the training camp and when he finished his season. For several appearances before Super Bowl Lix, Martin said he wanted to get healthy before deciding on his future.
Martin stopped most of the training camp in 2023 before signing a tight contract that guaranteed $ 36 million in the last two seasons and made him the third highest guard in the NFL.
Martin rework his contract last season, allowing the cowboys to obtain a limit salary relief if they chose to withdraw in 2025. Cowboys can designate a cut after June, which means that it will have $ 9.4 million against the limit in the limit in 2025 and $ 17 million against limit 2026.
His absence creates a vacuum inside and off the field for the cowboys.
Brock Hoffman admirably completed for Martin last season, but the cowboys could look for the draft or free agency to occupy Martin’s place. Martin was one of the most influential leaders of the team, serving in the Players Council under coaches Jason Garrett and Mike McCarthy in their time.
Although it is not the most vocal, Martin’s daily dedication was admired by teammates.
The following for Martin is likely to be a place in the Hall of Fame of professional football after a five -year waiting period.
