The former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver announced his retirement on Saturday, with his wife Sarah sharing the news on Instagram alongside photos of the couple celebrating with longtime teammate George Kittle and his wife Claire.
"Ended the journey w/ the same ones we started it with," she wrote.
The Career
Taylor, 32, was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round, 177th overall, of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech.
His rookie season was his best, as he hauled in 43 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns across 15 games while establishing himself as a reliable slot option in Kyle Shanahan's offense.
He spent his first four seasons in San Francisco, though a foot injury cost him the entire 2019 campaign.
49ers veteran WR Trent Taylor announced his retirement after a seven-year NFL career. Taylor shared the news on his personal social media, celebrating the moment with longtime teammate George Kittle. pic.twitter.com/xL7npkWH3t
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 12, 2026
Taylor signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021 and played two seasons there, appearing in all four postseason games during their Super Bowl run, before spending 2023 with the Chicago Bears.
He returned to San Francisco in 2024 and appeared in two games, catching one pass for 11 yards in Week 18.
The 49ers placed him on injured reserve in June 2025 with a back injury, and he never took the field for the team again.
The Numbers
Across seven NFL seasons, Taylor appeared in 80 regular-season games with three starts, totaling 88 receptions for 845 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
He also carved out a role as a punt returner, finishing his career with 112 punt returns for 1,051 yards, a 9.4-yard average.
Former 49ers WR Trent Taylor has retired from the NFL
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) July 11, 2026
Congratulations on your career and wishing you the best in the next chapter of your life, Trent pic.twitter.com/WSDQnZ0Ozs
At 5-foot-8, Taylor was never the biggest or fastest player on the field, but he built a seven-year career on reliability, toughness, and special teams value.
He entered free agency this offseason before deciding to walk away.
No details about his post-NFL plans have been announced.
