Trent Taylor retirement ends seven-year NFL career
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Trent Taylor, WR, has retired after seven NFL seasons, announcing the news on social media alongside 49ers TE George Kittle.
What his career looked like
San Francisco drafted Taylor in the fifth round out of Louisiana Tech in 2017. He hit his ceiling as a rookie, catching 43 passes for 430 yards and two touchdowns as a reliable slot option in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Over seven seasons he finished with 88 receptions for 845 yards and three touchdowns, plus 112 punt returns for 1,051 yards.
After four seasons with the 49ers, Taylor played for the Cincinnati Bengals, appearing in all four of their Super Bowl run postseason games, then spent time with the Chicago Bears before returning to San Francisco in 2024. His final season never happened: the 49ers placed him on injured reserve on June 3, 2025 with a back injury, wiping out his entire 2025 campaign.
Fantasy impact of the Trent Taylor retirement
None. Taylor was a depth piece with no fantasy relevance long before this announcement. His exit does not shift anything on the 49ers WR depth chart. Ricky Pearsall, WR, enters his third season as the clear top option in San Francisco after starting throughout 2025. Nothing changes on your roster.