Zack Martin still mulling over his football future: 'I want to try to get healthy'

[DuncanIso]

I don't understand what that means.

27M in dead cap.

they don’t want to pay him more $$$

https://overthecap.com/player/zack-martin/2955

 

[DuncanIso]

Just trade him.

His contract voids Soon.

 

[DuncanIso]

His current contract voids after the start of the 2025-26 season, which is a month away. If he were to return, the dead cap/void would be postponed, but the extension would have to be in place pretty much right away. And seeing how his last time how long it took to get to that extension his agent better be calling the Jones duo now.

I don’t think they want to add more $$$ to the cap.

 

[Proof]

27M in dead cap.

they don’t want to pay him more $$$

https://overthecap.com/player/zack-martin/2955

sorry what I'm saying is, I don't see how that matters. It's there independent of him.

 

[TexasBacon]

I think he was very, very hurt this past season and the drop off in play was due to injury, not inherent decline. He was still great in 2022. If he heals I think he's worth one more year, especially with the lack of vets on our line.

 

[BlueStar22]

If he wants to play on the cheap, fine. Otherwise, let him go. Time to move on. Got his money when he held out.

 

[TwentyOne]

He says 4-6 weeks so we will know something before the draft. Considering his decline in play and persistent injuries of late, I expect him to walk away. Sad ending to a HOF career.

Zack Martin still mulling over his football future: 'I want to try to get healthy'
Tommy Yarrish
Feb 04, 2025

NEW ORLEANS – Being in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX is a bittersweet moment for Zack Martin. On one hand, he's the Cowboys nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, one of the most prestigious honors in the NFL.

On the other hand, he's not in town playing for a chance to win a Lombardi trophy.

"I mean, it'll be cool to experience it as a fan, but obviously wish we could have played in it at some point in my career." Martin said.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/...-football-future-i-want-to-try-to-get-healthy

He will try to get healthy and then get the heck out of this place as fast as he is able to.

One of the best OL we had in the last 3 decades. Was badly injured last year and played thru it. Real warrior. Never heard a bad word from him. Even in those bad times he had to experience with this franchise. Had envisioned a different career for sure (I would have). Not one that was thrown away by this ridiculous FO we have.

Just look at this forum and how "real" fans treat him in exchange for that. Who wouldnt want to stick around? Dak for sure.

Like the sh/t we attract dung flies.

 

[Jarv]

It's time to retire Zach.

Agreed

 

[vlad]

Its interesting to hear him mention other teams. Tyron probably told him even the disaster show that is the Jets was more focused on football.

 

[AbeBeta]

he already he admitted he was incorrect. relax

Just noting how he could not look like an idiot in the future.

Take note, it might help your game as well.

 

[Chasing6]

He says 4-6 weeks so we will know something before the draft. Considering his decline in play and persistent injuries of late, I expect him to walk away. Sad ending to a HOF career.

Zack Martin still mulling over his football future: 'I want to try to get healthy'
Tommy Yarrish
Feb 04, 2025

NEW ORLEANS – Being in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX is a bittersweet moment for Zack Martin. On one hand, he's the Cowboys nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, one of the most prestigious honors in the NFL.

On the other hand, he's not in town playing for a chance to win a Lombardi trophy.

"I mean, it'll be cool to experience it as a fan, but obviously wish we could have played in it at some point in my career." Martin said.

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/...-football-future-i-want-to-try-to-get-healthy

Sounds like another $10M extension from GM Jethro.

 

[Proof]

Just noting how he could not look like an idiot in the future.

Take note, it might help your game as well.

nothing will prevent me from looking like an idiot it. i've accepted it. just trying to help you not look/sound/act like a prick. we may have similar fates though. clown

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Mend well, big man.

 

[Gameover]

Sad ending to a HOF

Not in mine

 

[ghosttown cowboy]

I'd love for him to leave and try to latch on to a franchise that wants to win.

 

[MyFairLady]

Little bro held out for this retirement package 2 years ago not he is thinking perhaps he can squeeze a bit more juice from the lemon. Gobble gobble gobble gobble gimme all that cap space. Piggy gotta eat.

 

[LACowboysFan1]

TFred has a neuro disease.

ZM had an injury to his leg.

Dude will heal up and make mega $$$.

Frederick recovered from his disease. Martin's main problem is age and wear and tear on his body.

But agreed, if he comes back healthy for one more year, he'll make lots of money, and hopefully he'll do like the o-lineman that played one more year, with the Rams, and get a ring...

 

[DripTooHard]

For the love of all things holy, just retire dude. Blocking improved when you hit the bench in 2024.

 

[malbis030347]

Do you mean Zack. It's sucks everyone just forgets how good he was for us. He had a down year and that's it? You can't even spell his name right? Get out of here.

He actually had 2 years where his play was in decline… it does not get better with age either

 

[plymkr]

Its interesting to hear him mention other teams. Tyron probably told him even the disaster show that is the Jets was more focused on football.

Lol, if it wasn’t the Jets and this past season I’d agree.

I can imagine the conversation:
Martin- “Hey Tyron, I need to get away from that crazy circus and that egomaniac Jones”
Smith-“Zach let me introduce you to someone. Aaron meet Zach, Zach meet Aaron”
Martin- “Ya know, I’m going to try and get healthy for Dallas and I’m going to go give Jerry a hug. Good luck Tyron, you’re going to need it”.