Dallas Cowboys star right guard Zack Martin suffered the first season-ending injury of his 11-year career in 2024 after undergoing ankle surgery in Week 14. That injury combined with his Cowboys contract expiring and being 34 years old has him staring down the prospect of retirement in 2025.

Veteran guard Zack Martin isn't ready to say if he'll be continuing his playing career in 2025. Martin's 2024 season ended with an ankle injury that required surgery and he said in early December that he would take some time before making any call about suiting up next season.

Zack Martin isn’t sure. It’s understandable one of the longest-tenured players on the Cowboys’ roster is still trying to figure out his playing status for 2025. Martin, the seven-time All-Pro guard, is six weeks out from ankle surgery on a joint that cost him mobility during the 2024 season and limited him to just 10 games.

A decision looms for nine-time Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin, as he closes in on his choice between returning to Dallas or retiring.

In the mayhem of a head coaching search and a new staff, one of the most important parts of this Cowboys offseason hasn’t been discussed nearly enough: the future of All-Pro Guard, Zack Martin.