Zack Martinâs contract issues are causing a headache for Jerry Jones. The owner of the Dallas Cowboys has now delivered a firm message to the guard, who is absent from the teamâs training camp in preparation for the 2023 NFL season.
Dallas needs to have a remarkable campaign this year. Last campaign, they fell short from the expectations and were eliminated in the Divisional round against the San Francisco 49ers.
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This year, the Cowboys are once again considered genuine contenders to win the Super Bowl. However, the teamâs offense is currently incomplete due to Zack Martinâs holdout, as he awaits a contract extension from the NFC East team.
Jerry Jones sends strong message to Zack Martin regarding his holdout
The Cowboys need to address Zack Martinâs contract situation soon. The guard has not attended to the teamâs mandatory training camps, being fined $50,000 a day for holding out.
Martin has currently over $600,000 in fines, but it seems like heâs not worried at all about them. The guard wants a contract extension, and it seems like he wonât report until he gets one.
This situation has been addressed by Jerry Jones. The Cowboysâ owner is displeased with Martinâs actions and has conveyed a message in an attempt to influence his perspective.
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âYou realize that not having him here, it could happen [via injury] on the next play,ââ Jones said, per Fish Sports. âYouâve got to put that one on and say you just move on here without him.ââ
