After filling in for Martin in seven games last season and allowing just one sack, Brock Hoffman could be the one to step into the legend’s shoes.

Zack Martin's decorated career with the Dallas Cowboys started with him known as the guy the club drafted instead of Johnny Manziel.

Zack Martin's retirement press conference on Wednesday was special for many reasons, but one of its best aspects was the Dallas Cowboys legend's message es to former teammates, including that to Jason Witten.

One teammate who had the privilege of playing alongside Martin in Dallas for many years is quarterback Cooper Rush. During their time together, their families became close as well. Their wives, Lauryn Rush and Morgan Martin, formed quite a bond, and they, too, have to be feeling all sorts of emotions amid this major development.

Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones has revealed how easy it was for the team to pick Zack Martin over Johnny Manziel back in 2014.

FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys All-Pro guard Zack Martin has retired from the NFL after 11 seasons. Martin held his retirement press conference Wednesday from The Star in Frisco, where he shared a heartfelt "thank you" to his teammates, coaches, family and Cowboys Nation.