Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! With the Super Bowl now four days behind us, the NFL offseason is officially here. February can be a slow month once the Super Bowl is over, so here’s a quick reminder of what’s coming up in the NFL:
- Tuesday, Feb. 17: Franchise tag window opens
- Sunday, Feb. 22: First batch of players report to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis (full details)
After the combine, we hit free agency, then go full steam into draft season. After that, teams start showing up for OTAs, followed by the schedule release in May. Basically, the next five days will likely be the only slow stretch of the offseason, so make sure to get out and enjoy Valentine’s Day – especially since that won’t be possible next year with the Super Bowl being played on Valentine’s Day.
With the offseason here, let’s celebrate that fact by making 10 crazy offseason predictions in today’s newsletter.
1. 10 crazy predictions for the NFL offseason
To kick things off, we have Jordan Dajani who put together 10 exciting predictions for the upcoming offseason.
Some highlights include:
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Bills trade for Justin Jefferson. Joe Brady’s connections with the Vikings lead the Bills to make a bold trade for the talented wideout.
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George Pickens is traded to the Broncos. Following internal tensions, the Broncos make a strategic move to acquire Pickens.
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Travis Kelce retires, then returns. Following a brief retirement, Kelce is persuaded to return for another season.
Catch the full list of predictions in the newsletter.
2. Franchise tag primer
The franchise tag window opens soon, and teams will need to strategize about which players they wish to tag.
Details on Dallas potentially tagging George Pickens and others are highlighted.
3. Teams that might take a step back
Take a look at teams like the Patriots and the Steelers that may struggle in 2026.
4. Free agents to retain
Upcoming free agency will prompt teams to consider valuable players to keep on their rosters.
5. Super Bowl LXI odds
Betters are already diving into who might win Super Bowl LXI, with current odds favoring the Seahawks and Rams.
6. Extra points
Stay updated with various off-the-field stories from the NFL, including big events and player comments.
