The Dallas Cowboys are having trouble conjuring hope and positivity. From the uninspiring coaching hire of Brian Schottenheimer to the potential of a long contract dispute with star linebacker Micah Parsons,

Zack Martin, who established himself as the leader for the Dallas Cowboys' dominant front, plans to retire after an 11-year NFL career.

Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin has played his final down. Martin is retiring from the NFL after 11 seasons with the Cowboys, according to multiple reports. ESPN reported that he had met with Jerry Jones on Thursday to inform the Cowboys’ GM and owner of the decision.

The Dallas Cowboys are facing substantial change this offseason, with former offensive coordinator, Brian Schottenheimer, taking over from the departed Mike McCarthy as head coach. And with 8 starters set to hit free agency in March,

Future Hall of Fame guard Zack Martin retired from football and his former teammate Dez Bryant took the opportunity to troll Jason Garrett.

Brian Schottenheimer will have a lot of roster construction to work through the next few months as 22 members of last season’s team are headed for free agency.

James Jones explains why the Dallas Cowboys are in trouble with Zack Martin's decision to retire and the unknown with new HC Brian Schottenheimer.

Two people with knowledge of the decision say Zack Martin is retiring after a decorated career that included seven All-Pro seasons at right guard with the Dallas Cowboys.