IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Tue 6/3/25 7:37 PM

The 49ers placed Taylor (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco in early January, but the move to IR means he'll likely be out for the entire 2025 campaign. It's not clear what type of injury the receiver is dealing with, though he wasn't expected to be a major part of the team's wideout corps this season. Taylor spent most of last year on San Francisco's practice squad and caught one pass for 11 yards across the two games he saw action in with the 49ers.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Mon 1/6/25 7:37 PM

Taylor signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor is very familiar with the 49ers after being selected by the organization in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He spent the first three years of his career with San Francisco before logging two seasons with Cincinnati and one with Chicago, and he rejoined the 49ers on a one-year contract last April. Taylor ended up spending most of the 2024 campaign on the team's practice squad but did get elevated for two contests, recording one catch for 11 yards over 14 offensive snaps. He'll continue to serve as organizational receiver depth through the offseason and will get a chance to compete for a roster spot during training camp next summer.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Sat 1/4/25 5:46 PM

The 49ers elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It's the second time Taylor has been elevated to the active roster this season, with the first taking place for Week 5 against the Cardinals. He'll give San Francisco another return option on special teams and provide depth at wide receiver for Sunday's regular-season finale against Arizona.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Tue 10/8/24 11:43 AM

Taylor reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was elevated to the active roster with Jacob Cowing (shoulder) and Chris Conley (oblique) inactive for Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. However, the 30-year-old only saw two snaps on offense and was not targeted.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Sat 10/5/24 5:45 PM

The 49ers elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor will be elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season. He'll provide depth at wide receiver and as a kick and punt returner if Jacob Cowing (shoulder) is unable to play Sunday against the Cardinals. Taylor played in all 17 regular-season games for the Bears in 2023 and tallied 188 punt return yards.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Wed 8/28/24 7:57 PM

Taylor signed with the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
The wide receiver was waived by the team Tuesday. Taylor competed for a returner role during the preseason, but he suffered an undisclosed injury and may not have made the team anyway. He has not caught 10 balls in a season since 2020.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Wed 8/21/24 4:57 PM

Taylor (undisclosed) worked off on the sideline during Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It seems that Taylor sustained an injury in recent days, as he didn't participate in team drills Wednesday. The Lousianna Tech product is battling for the team's top kick and punt returner spot, so missing time could hurt his chances of winning those jobs. Expect Ronnie Bell to assume all the first-team punt and kick return duties while Taylor nurses his injury.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Tue 4/16/24 5:05 PM

Taylor signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor started his career in San Francisco before a two-year stay with the Bengals and spending the 2023 campaign with the Bears. The 29-year-old will likely have the opportunity to earn a role in the return game with the departure of Ray-Ray McCloud in free agency this offseason.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Tue 4/16/24 4:22 PM

Taylor has talked to the 49ers about a potential return to the team this offseason, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor was selected by San Francisco in the fifth round of the 2017 Draft and spent three seasons there before stops in Cincinnati and Chicago. The 49ers do currently have a void in their return game, with Ray-Ray McCloud now in Atlanta, which is likely where the interest in Taylor lies.

IRTrent Taylor
WR SF (14)
Mon 1/8/24 7:07 AM

Taylor played 24 percent of the snaps but wasn't targeted in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
In his first year with Chicago and sixth season as a pro, Taylor's main value was as a punt returner. The veteran played fewer than 10 percent of the offensive snaps in more than half of his games, and his only touch of the season was a rushing attempt that resulted in a two-yard loss. He was also targeted once this season. Taylor is now an unrestricted free agent.