Sources - Decorated Cowboys guard Zack Martin retiring from NFL - ESPN

FRISCO, Texas — Zack Martin, one of the most decorated offensive linemen in Dallas Cowboys history, has opted to retire, sources told ESPN.

Martin met with owner and general manager Jerry Jones on Thursday to inform him of his decision, sources said.

Martin was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection in 11 years with the Cowboys. Only Hall of Famers Bob Lilly (11), Larry Allen (10) and Mel Renfro (10), along with Jason Witten (11), who is eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time this season, have been named to more. He was a first-team All-Pro pick seven times, tying him for the most in team history with Lilly and Hall of Famer Randy White.

Martin's seven first-team All-Pro selections also are tied with Hall of Famers Randall McDaniel and John Hannah for the most among guards all time, according to ESPN Research. The only player with more first-team All-Pro selections since Martin entered the NFL in 2014 is retired Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (8).

Martin also had only seven accepted holding penalties in his career, equaling his number of first-team All-Pro nods.

A first-round pick in 2014, Martin started 162 games, missing more than one game in a season just twice: 2020 and 2024. In addition, he was named to the NFL's All-Decade team from 2010 to '20.

In 2024, he was limited to 10 games because of an ankle that ultimately required surgery. He was bothered for his last two seasons but continued to play until he no longer had the strength to sustain his elite level of play.

Martin, 34, quashed talk of retirement last summer during training camp and when his season ended. During several appearances before Super Bowl LIX, Martin said he just wanted to get healthy before making a decision on his future.

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