NFL Trade Deadline day is upon us, and the New England Patriots might be pretty active before the buzzer sounds at 4 p.m.

FOXBORO — After trading edge rusher Joshua Uche last week, the Patriots were expected to finalize another deal ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. They did not. The Pats stood pat, while other front offices around the league swapped players and picks. Coach Jerod Mayo was asked about the team’s inactivity on Wednesday.

The New England Patriots’ quiet approach to Tuesday’s trade deadline garnered a split response from fans. Some were fine with the team not forcing trades if it meant hurting the current roster, while others were furious with the team for remaining passive despite having a losing record.

There was encouraging news as cornerback Kyler Gordon, defensive end Montez Sweat, cornerback Terell Smith and defensive end Darrell Taylor were all limited participants. Offensive lineman Ryan Bates is trending toward a return from injured reserve,

Another day, another practice without Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins. Collins, along with defensive end Will Anderson Jr., was absent from Wednesday’s practice in preparation for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions on primetime.