Cowboys Rumors: Zack Martin's Contract Being Restructured to Help Clear Cap Space

The Dallas Cowboys are trying to get under the salary cap.

According to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, the Cowboys are restructuring the contract of right guard Zack Martin by adding two voidable years as a way to maximize their cap savings.

The quarterback's contract would also be restructured. The Cowboys salary cap status was likely affected by the $160 million deal he signed last spring.

According to Mike Fisher, the Dallas Cowboys can create a total of $23 million in cap relief with the adjustments to their contracts.

The salary cap for the upcoming season was set on Monday at $208 million, an increase of $25.7 million from the previous season. The entire 17-game regular season and the playoffs were played successfully and only a few games were impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Cowboys are likely to make more moves this year. Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News said that Dallas is seriously considering using a franchise tag on tight end.

Watkins reported on Sunday that two-time Pro Bowl defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who is set to make $19 million next season, could be a candidate to get released after he refused to take a pay cut. Wide receiver Amari Cooper is also likely to part ways with the team before his $20 million salary becomes fully guaranteed on March 20.