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Former 49ers WR Retires Before Training Camp

Former 49ers WR Retires Before Training Camp

Summary

Trent Taylor, a wide receiver who played for the San Francisco 49ers and other NFL teams, announced his retirement just before the start of training camp. Taylor had a seven-year career in the NFL, playing for the 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Chicago Bears.

Key Facts

  • Trent Taylor was a wide receiver who played for the 49ers from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2024 to 2025.
  • He was drafted in the fifth round by the 49ers in 2017 after playing college football at Louisiana Tech.
  • Taylor also played for the Cincinnati Bengals (2021-2022) and Chicago Bears (2023).
  • Over his career, Taylor made 88 catches for 845 yards and scored 3 touchdowns.
  • He contributed 1,157 yards on special teams returns.
  • His wife announced his retirement on Instagram.
  • Taylor played in 78 NFL games during his career.
  • Another 2017 fifth-round pick by the 49ers was tight end George Kittle, who became a major player for the team.
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