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Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin set to retire from NFL

Cowboys offensive lineman Zach Martin played his final.

According to multiple reports, Martin is retired from the NFL with the Cowboys after 11 seasons.

ESPN reported He met with Jerry Jones on Thursday to inform the Cowboys GM and the decision owner.


Dallas Cowboys guard Zach Martin (70) will be assisted from the field after being injured in an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Arlington, Texas on Monday, November 18, 2024. AP

Martin has been limited to just 10 games this season and had surgery on his ankle a few months ago to address the issue.

The 34-year-old is one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Cowboys' history, having been selected nine times in the Pro Bowl and has a seven-time all-pro selection.

Martin is also likely to have been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Cowboys selected Martin in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, starting 162 games in his career.

Former Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy praised Martin after Martin decided to undergo ankle surgery in December.

“Obviously, he's just a first class Hall of Fame, not just the way he plays,” McCarthy said at the time. “He's just ordering a lot of respect. Same person, personality every day. Hardworking. A true team man. Put the team first. He's a joy to work with and I'm about him. I can't say enough great things.”


Dallas Cowboys guard Zach Martin (70) will leave the field after leaving the job on November 18, 2024 during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Arlington, Texas.
Dallas Cowboys guard Zach Martin (70) will leave the field after leaving the job on November 18, 2024 during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Arlington, Texas. AP

Resignation questions first began to appear in the 2023 preseason when Martin finally decided on an agreement to remake his contract with the Cowboys.

Martin expressed his excitement at the job of Brian Schottenheimer as the Cowboys' new head coach.

“A love shot. He has many good relationships with the building.” Martin told the post Early this month. “I'm excited to see him become a head coach and have the opportunity to lead a soccer team.”

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