Cowboys Reach Agreement on Massive $18 Million Contract with All-Pro Star

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After a period of uncertainty, the Dallas Cowboys have given one of their most decorated players a $8.5 million increase.

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It was never a question of whether or not offensive lineman Zack Martin deserved to be compensated like other great center backs; it was just a matter of whether or not the Cowboys would pay the money.

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Dallas signed the cheque August 14.

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ESPN insider Adam Schefter was the first to report that the Cowboys and Martin have agreed on a big raise over the next two seasons.

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“Cowboys and All-Pro guard/team captain Zack Martin reached agreement on a reworked deal, per sources,” Schefter reported on X.

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The new deal will pay him almost $18 million each year for two years.

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It's $8.5+ million more than Martin's $13.5 million this year and $14 million next year. Sources also promise both years.”

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The Cowboys veteran had boycotted training camp for weeks over his compensation.

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