Thu Dec 05 18:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Cowboys’ Zack Martin Out For Season, Future Uncertain After Ankle Surgery
**Arlington, TX** – Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin’s season is over. Head coach Mike McCarthy announced Thursday that Martin will undergo surgery to repair an ankle injury that forced him to miss the team’s last two games. The surgery will sideline the eight-time Pro Bowler for the remaining five games of the season, and casts a shadow over his future in the NFL.
Martin is in the final year of his contract and has previously hinted at the possibility of retirement after the 2024 season. The extensive rehabilitation required following the ankle surgery is expected to heavily influence his decision.
Considered one of the greatest offensive linemen of all time, Martin’s absence marks only the second time in his eleven-year career he’s missed more than two games in a season. A seven-time first-team All-Pro selection, his legacy is secure, but the question of whether he will add to it remains unanswered.
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