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The NFL announced Thursday that Gardner-Johnson's one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct has been upheld.

Gardner-Johnson's attempt to appeal his suspension was unsuccessful Thursday. The 28-year-old was ejected from the Bills Week 6 game for spitting in the direction of Raiders tight end Brock Bowers. Damar Hamlin and Dee Alford will likely see additional snaps in the secondary.

Donaldson (shoulder) practiced without limitations Thursday.

Donaldson upgraded to full participation Thursday while Alvin Kamara (back) was limited for a second consecutive practice. Heading into Sunday's overseas showdown against the Steelers, Donaldson has been working as the Saints' third option in the backfield behind Kamara and Kendre Miller while Travis Etienne (hamstring) is on IR. Donaldson has accumulated 82 scrimmage yards on 16 touches over the past three games.

Kamara (back) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Kamara now has logged back-to-back capped practices to begin Week 7 prep as he deals with a back concern for a third consecutive week. He's been able to play through it, but his snap shares in Week 5 (27 percent) and Week 6 (26 percent) didn't equate to much work (14 touches for 75 yards from scrimmage and one receiving TD). Friday's injury report will unveil whether or not Kamara enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's contest versus the Steelers in Paris.

Goedert was not seen during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Jimmy Kempski of the Philly Voice reports.

Goedert joins several other Eagles skill-position players who weren't out with the team during the media-viewing part of the session, including DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks. Thursday's practice report will clarify whether Goedert is dealing with an injury or simply getting a rest day. Goedert missed two games due to a knee injury earlier in the season but has recorded six receptions in back-to-back weeks.

Wicks was not spotted during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Jimmy Kempski of The Philly Voice reports.

The Eagles are holding a few key pass catchers out of practice Thursday, including Wicks, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert. It could just be a rest day for those players, with clarification on any potential injuries to come on Thursday's injury report. If Wicks is dealing with an injury, he'll have an extra day to recover since the Eagles play Monday against Dallas.

Steele (shoulder) reverted to the Eagles' injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction list.

Steele played just 12 snaps (three on offense, nine on special teams) for the Eagles in Week 6 before exiting with a dislocated shoulder. The 24-year-old joins fellow running backs Tank Bigsby (abdomen) and Will Shipley (foot) on IR. Damien Pierce is the only healthy running back on the roster, though, Saquon Barkley was also present at practice and a candidate to return for Week 7 after missing the last two weeks with a hamstring injury.

Smith wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Smith sat out Weeks 4 and 5 due to a hamstring injury, but he logged a full practice last Friday before suiting up this past Sunday against the Panthers. His snap share (66 percent) in that contest was below his weekly norm, but he still hauled in seven of 14 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown while working with QB Tanner McKee. Thursday's practice report will reveal if Smith is dealing with a health concern, or is merely getting the day off.

Bowers (hamstring/calf) was in uniform and warming up ahead of Thursday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.

Bowers seems to be trending in the right direction after being added to the injury report with hamstring and calf injuries Wednesday. The Raiders will release their official injury report later Thursday, but it appears Bowers will at least be a limited participant during this session.

Riley was a full participant in practice Wednesday.

Riley began the week as a full participant in Wednesday's practice after exiting early in Week 6 with a neck injury. His availability is a sign that he will be back in his starting spot Sunday for Week 7.

Barkley (hamstring) was in uniform for Thursday's practice, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The Eagles signaled that Barkley was approaching a return to action by moving on from Carson Steele (shoulder, IR) and Jaydon Blue earlier this week. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network then reported Thursday morning that Barkley was expected to practice Thursday with the aim to play Monday against the Cowboys. While Barkley's activity level as he mixes back into drills isn't known yet, he appears to be trending in the right direction for Week 7 action.