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Zack Martin Signs Six-Year, $84M Extension With Cowboys To Become NFL’s Highest-Paid Guard

Guard Zack Martin on Wednesday agreed to a six-year, $84 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.

Zack Martin Signs Six-Year Extension With Cowboys

Martin’s deal includes $40 million guaranteed, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. 

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The 27-year-old guard has also reportedly earned a $20 million signing bonus. Martin, a first-round draft pick by the Cowboys in 2014, has played in four consecutive Pro Bowls and is also a two-time first-team All-Pro. With his new deal — which will pay him $14 million a year on average — Martin becomes the second-highest-paid offensive lineman after tackle Nate Solder of the New York Giants.

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Jacksonville Jaguars guard Andrew Norwell previously held the NFL record for the highest payday for that position. Norwell inked a five-year, $66.5 million contract in March during the period of free agency.

The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Martin had one year remaining on his current deal.

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The Cowboys are also mulling whether or not to extend defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who posted a career-best 14.5 sacks last season. According to ESPN, the franchise must decide by July 16 if they want to re-sign him.

Dallas ranked ninth in the NFL defensively in 2017, having allowed an average of 18.6 points per game.

 

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