The NFL trade deadline doesn’t typically bring about any blockbuster, last-minute deals. But that doesn’t stop us from speculating and keeping an eye out at the latest reports being floated about.

There was a point in the first half of Monday night’s Colts-Buccaneers game when cameras spotted Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis both on the sidelines during a Tampa Bay possession. And it was no surprise that Josh Freeman used that opportunity to start throwing the football deep.

With kickoff of Week 2 hours away, the playing status of some prominent names is coming into clearer focus.

Star receiver Calvin Johnson’s status is in doubt for the Lions’ home opener against the Chiefs.

When the NFL lockout ends, Super Bowl XLII hero Plaxico Burress can begin his search for a new team in earnest. In the meantime, he’ll make an appearance Thursday at the NFL Network and NFL.com offices to talk about his new ventures with the National Urban League and the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

NFL Network analyst Solomon Wilcots predicted in a live chat that Colts’ experience will carry them over the Jets in a close 27-23 finish.

There’s so much going on in such a short period of time here at these Media Day sessions, I thought I’d give you a taste of some of the things I saw and overheard during the Colts’ morning session:

Nobody is expected to miss Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Colts and the Jets.

If the Indianapolis Colts are going to pull off the perfect season, they’ll do it without a few key regulars in Week 16 against the Jets.

The Indianapolis Colts arrived in Jacksonville wanting to accomplish three things: Stay healthy, play hard, and win. Mission accomplished.

Colts DE Robert Mathis, whose status for Thursday night’s meeting with the Jaguars was a game-time decision, is active and expected to start. And, as NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reported earlier in the day, Colts DE Dwight Freeney also is active and expected to play.

Colts DE Dwight Freeney will play against the Jaguars on Thursday night despite missing practice the last two days, NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reports. The Colts’ other defensive end, Robert Mathis, will be a game-time decision.

The Colts listed 29 players — over half the active roster — on Wednesday’s final injury report, including DEs Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, who are questionable to face the Jaguars.

Colts star DE Robert Mathis will play Sunday against the Broncos, according to a league source. He had been listed as questionable with a quad injury.

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable developments.