Dallas Cowboys Guard Zack Martin to Retire, One Less Option for Bengals in Free Agency

The Bengals are expected to address their offensive line this offseason.

Oct 9, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin (70) blocks in front of quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images | Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Dallas Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin is retiring. The 34-year-old would've been an intriguing option for the Bengals in free agency.

Instead, the 34-year-old Indianapolis native is retiring.

The Cowboys took Martin in the first round (16th overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft. He made 162 starts. He was a nine-time Pro Bowler and seven-time All-Pro.

The Bengals are expected to add multiple guards this offseason. Alex Cappa is a cut candidate and Cordell Volson was benched at the end of the season.

Jay Morrison previewed the top free agent guards, including Martin. Check out his breakdowns below:

Trey Smith

Will Fries

Teven Jenkins

Kevin Zeitler

Dalton Risner

James Daniels

Mekhi Becton

Patrick Mekari

Aaron Banks

Will Hernandez

Seven-time All-Pro guard Zack Martin has informed the #Cowboys that he plans to retire, sources tell The Insiders.

One of the greatest linemen of his era and a probable Pro Football Hall of Famer, Martin walks away at age 34. pic.twitter.com/M4RqV7VoB8

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) February 20, 2025

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