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Pierre (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Pierre remains in the league's concussion protocol, but his upgrade to a full practice Thursday is another step in the right direction toward eventually being cleared. The cornerback exited last Sunday's loss to the Bills due to the injury, with newly signed Asante Samuel replacing him. The starting outside cornerback might find himself opposite Samuel for Sunday's matchup with the Ravens if Joey Porter (elbow) is unable to suit up.

Golden (wrist) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Golden is one of three Packers wide receivers that have been limited so far this week, with Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) and Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder) being the others, while Savion Williams (foot) has been a non-participant. Golden has missed three of the last four games due to shoulder and wrist injuries, but Friday's practice report may provide insight into his odds to return to action Sunday against the Bears.

Marks (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

After logging a 'DNP' in Wednesday's session, Marks was able to return to a limited practice a day later, which has him trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Chiefs approaches. Friday's injury report will clarify whether the running back carries an injury designation into the weekend, but it's worth noting that coach DeMeco Ryans indicated Wednesday that Marks was among Houston's initial DNPs who should be fine for Week 14 action, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle.

Epenesa (foot) did not practice Thursday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Epenesa was a new addition to Thursday's injury report with a foot injury he likely suffered during Wednesday's session. With the potential absence of Joey Bosa (hamstring) looming as well, Epenesa's absence would pose a significant depth issue at defensive end for the Bills. If neither player can suit up Sunday, Javon Solomon will be the lone option opposite Greg Rousseau on the edge. With such a depleted room, practice squad members Shaq Lawson, Andre Jones, and Morgan Fox are candidates for Week 14 elevation.

Godwin (fibula) practiced fully Thursday.

Godwin followed up Wednesday's limited walkthrough with no practice restrictions one day later, thereby clearing him for Sunday's contest against the Saints. The same can be said for QB Baker Mayfield (left shoulder) and RB Bucky Irving (shoulder), while Mike Evans (collarbone) and Jalen McMillan (neck) remained limited after the Buccaneers designated both for return from IR this week. There's a chance that one or both of Evans and McMillan are able to suit up this weekend, but if neither of them are activated, Godwin would continue to operate as one of Mayfield's top targets along with rookie WR Emeka Egbuka and TE Cade Otton, among others.

Cunningham was elevated to the active roster for Thursday night's game against the Cowboys.

Cunningham draws his first practice-squad elevation of the 2025 season for Thursday Night Football. With Kalif Raymond (ankle) out and Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) questionable, the wide receiver was likely elevated to fill a depth need. The Lions' wide receiver corps for TNF will consist of Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Tom Kennedy, Dominic Lovett, Cunningham, and potentially, St. Brown.

Higgins (concussion) logged a full practice Thursday.

Higgins, who was inactive in Week 13, was limited Wednesday, but the wideout's full listing a day later is indicative of him making progress through the NFL's concussion protocol. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Higgins carries a designation for Sunday's game against the Bills or is fully cleared to return to the lineup this weekend.

Kamara (knee/ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

Kamara remains sidelined due to the MCL sprain that he suffered in a Week 12 loss to the Falcons, with his next on-field reps marking his first since that point. The Saints can make a ruling on his availability for Week 14 on Friday's injury report, and if he's ruled out again, rookie sixth-round pick Devin Neal would be in line to pace the team's backfield Sunday in Tampa Bay. In a Week 13 defeat at Miami, Neal racked up 17 touches for 69 yards from scrimmage.

Queen (glute) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Queen's upgrade to limited participation after being unable to practice Wednesday is a good sign for the linebacker's ability to play Sunday against the Ravens. If the veteran is unable to suit up against his former team, Carson Bruener and Malik Harrison will be due for more defensive snaps at linebacker in Sunday's contest.

London (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

On Monday, coach Raheem Morris told McElhaney that London was considered day-to-day and "certainly has a chance to play" Sunday versus the Seahawks. With back-to-back DNPs under his belt to kick off Week 14 prep, though, London has made no noticeable progress in his recovery from the PCL sprain in his left knee that has sidelined him the last two games. His listing on Atlanta's injury report Friday thus will be of keen interest to see if he has a chance to return this weekend, or if the team rules him out again. Darnell Mooney, David Sills and Dylan Drummond would handle most of the WR reps Sunday if London is inactive.