The Chargers released Linsley on Wednesday and he plans to retire from the NFL with a non-emergent heart issue, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

Linsley (illness) restructured his contract with the Chargers on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Linsley said Monday that he's "99 percent" sure he'll retire during the offseason, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

The Chargers placed Linsley (illness) on the reserve/non-football illness list Saturday, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.

Linsley (illness) is expected to land on injured reserve Saturday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Linsley (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.

Linsley (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against Miami, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Linsley (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Coach Brandon Staley said Monday that Linsley is in league concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game at Las Vegas, Bridget Condon of NFL Network reports.

Linsley suffered a concussion during Sunday's win at Arizona.