June 1st cuts aren't the only culprit, but the Cowboys are using a chunk of cap space on players no longer in Dallas.

The Dallas Cowboys are a team that could make sense for Hill, despite some of the off-the-field issues. When Hill is ... cap hit will be $28.3 million in dead money on the books.

Moving Dak would cost Dallas $148 million in dead money. And acquiring Watt would likely cost $160 million - his likely wish for a new four-year deal at $40 million APY. The Cowboys themselves are ...

The Cowboys currently have $313 million on their books per Over the Cap, though it won't all make it to the regular season.