Trent Taylor Retires After Seven Year NFL Career

Wide receiver Trent Taylor, a longtime fan favorite who spent the majority of his seven-year NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers, announced his retirement on July 11. The 32-year-old shared the news on social media, posting celebratory photos with his wife and former teammate, tight end George Kittle.

Taylor’s career concluded after he spent the entire 2025 season on injured reserve due to a back injury, a placement that occurred on June 3, 2025. His final on-field action came in 2024, when he returned to the 49ers and appeared in two games, catching one pass for 11 yards.

Originally a fifth-round draft pick by San Francisco in 2017 out of Louisiana Tech, Taylor quickly became a reliable slot receiver and special teams contributor. As a rookie, he played in 15 games, recording 43 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns. His tenure with the 49ers was interrupted by significant injuries, including a foot issue that required multiple procedures and caused him to miss the entire 2019 season.

After his initial four years in San Francisco, Taylor tested free agency, signing with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021. He spent two seasons there, primarily on the practice squad, before...