57 Asmar Bilal LB

The Chargers waived Bilal on Saturday.

An undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame, Bilal made his NFL debut in Week 2, but he suffered a calf injury on the first play. He missed the next nine games as a result before returning for last week's matchup against the Patriots, where he played strictly on special teams. If Bilal clears waivers, he could land on the practice squad.

Bilal (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Bilal made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Chiefs, but he suffered a calf injury that forced him to miss the next 10 games. The undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame will be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. He's been practicing for three weeks, so he should be prepared and in shape to return. Bilal will add depth at outside linebacker.

Bilal (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, starting his 21-day window to be activated, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

The undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame played one special-teams snap for the Chargers in Week 2, and he has been on IR with a calf injury ever since. It's unclear what kind of role will be available once he returns, but he's eligible to play this week against the Jets.

The Chargers placed Bilal (calf) on injured reserve Saturday.

Bilal was already ruled out for this Sunday's game against the Panthers, but now he won't be eligible to return until Week 6 against the Jets. He made his NFL debut in Week 2 and played one special-teams snap.

Bilal (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Panthers.

Bilal was unable to practice all week, so it's unsurprising that he won't play. The Notre Dame product was promoted from the practice squad ahead of Week 2 but played only four snaps -- all on special teams -- so his absence won't impact the Chargers' defense.

Bilal has been promoted to the Chargers' active roster.

Bilal spent the offseason and training camp with the Bolts before being added to the team's practice squad ahead of Week 1. The undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame will serve as some additional depth to the linebacker corps with starter Drue Tranquill (ankle) placed on injured reserve Tuesday.