Because no Cowboys summer is complete without a little pre-training camp drama, Zack Martin made headlines, announcing his displeasure with his current contract and is considering not reporting to camp later this month.
Martin, an eight-time Pro Bowler, six-time All Pro, and recent recipient of the elusive 99 rating on Madden Football, is set to count $11,040,000 million against the cap in 2023.
Playing on deal running through 2024, the 33-year-old seeks a new commitment from the Cowboys more in line with current market values.
According to Adam Schefter, the Cowboys haven’t been eager to rework Martin’s contract this summer and his threat of a holdout is designed to add urgency to the situation. With career earnings at nearly $75 million (per OTC), Martin is in a financial position to play hardball if Dallas won’t budge. It’s a situation the Cowboys will need to address.
If Martin holds out, the Cowboys’ already-unsettled situation on their offensive line becomes all the more unsettled. Dallas has been auditioning for starting LG this offseason. Subtracting Martin from the equation means the Cowboys now need to find two, not one, capable guards in Oxnard.