WATCH: Dak Prescott surprises Zack Martin with special 99 Madden overall rating chain days after Cowboys star inks $36,850,000 deal

Dak Prescott was probably the happiest person on Earth when Zack Martin reached an agreement with the Dallas Cowboys and signed a new deal to return to the team before the start of Week 1.

Martin signed a contract that will guarantee him $36 million over the next two seasons. He's arguably the best right guard in the league and there's no doubt his presence gives the Cowboys a massive boost.

During his time away from the Cowboys, he received a nice recognition from the NFL world. EA Sports' Madden 24 rated Martin 99 overall, the highest possible rating in the game.

Before one of the Cowboys' preseason games, Dak Prescott and Tyron Smith got together to give Martin a nice gift for him: a diamond chain that represents his 99 overall.

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Dak Prescott out in preseason as Mike McCarthy pulls starters

NFL starters playing in the preseason is always a big topic of discussion, with no absolute formula and each team devising its own strategy to prepare for the season. With the Dallas Cowboys, who are hoping to make a first Super Bowl appearance since 1995, there were no important players on the field.

Dak Prescott was among a number of Cowboys players not playing during the team's preseason, which allowed more playing time and opportunities to shine for younger players and veterans fighting for a roster spot before the previous Tuesday's deadline.

Dak Prescott is entering the 2023 season with plenty of pressure on his shoulders after his dip in performance last year, culminating in an elimination to the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round.

The calls for him to be replaced grew louder as the Cowboys' season ended, but after the anger died down, it was clear that there was no way for him to leave Dallas. Not only is Prescott a great quarterback, but it would also be incredibly hard for the franchise to move him.

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