- Trent Taylor
- #15
- Team SF
- Pos WR
- Status IAInactive
- Owner FA
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Out for Sunday's contest
Taylor (foot) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Taylor didn't practice all week, so it's not surprising that he won't be ready for game time. The 25-year-old's absence won't shake up the fantasy realm, but it will allow Richie James to keep getting a respectable workload in the slot where he scored a touchdown Week 1, although both Dante Pettis and Kendrick Bourne can work the inside as well.
Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice again
Taylor (foot) didn't practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 49ers haven't said anything to rule Taylor out, but there's been no indication he's close to returning from his August surgery on a Jones fracture. Taylor's presumed absence for Week 2 against the Bengals leaves an opening in the slot, where Richie James saw most of the work in a season-opening win over Tampa Bay. Fellow wide receivers Dante Pettis and Kendrick Bourne also have experience working inside.
Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Taylor (foot) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Taylor suffered this injury in early August, so he'll need to at least practice in a limited fashion and get his conditioning up to par before he can suit up in a game. The third-year wideout projects as a depth option on offense but could help out in punt returns once healthy.
Published: Wed, Sep 11 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play in opener
Taylor (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Taylor is now four weeks removed from surgery to repair a Jones fracture. He hasn't returned to practice, but the decision to keep him off injured reserve suggests the 49ers expect him to be ready at some point in the first half of the season. Dante Pettis, Kendrick Bourne, Deebo Samuel and Richie James all are candidates for slot work Sunday against the Buccaneers.
Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 1:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Taylor (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Taylor is already ruled out for Sunday's regular-season opener at Tampa Bay. The 25-year-old wideout underwent foot surgery over three weeks ago and has shed his walking boot, but a return shouldn't be considered forthcoming until he starts practicing on at least a limited basis. Rookie receiver Deebo Samuel should benefit from increased opportunities as long as Taylor remains sidelined.
Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Sheds walking boot
Taylor (foot) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, but he was spotted without the orthopedic boot he's been sporting over the last three weeks, Cam Inman of The Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Taylor has already been ruled out for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Buccaneers. The 25-year-old underwent surgery three weeks ago to repair a Jones' fracture in his foot. In Taylor's absence, Deebo Samuel figures to see more reps, particularly at slot receiver.
Published: Tue, Sep 3 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out Week 1
Taylor (foot) has been ruled out of the 49ers' Week 1 matchup with Tampa Bay, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Taylor's status comes as little surprise after coach Kyle Shanahan said the wideout was doubtful for Week 1 while he continues to recover from his surgery three weeks ago. Deebo Samuel will figure to see some extra snaps while Taylor is out.
Published: Sat, Aug 31 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Week 1 status in doubt
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that it's "highly unlikely" that Taylor (foot) will be ready for Week 1, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Taylor was spotted in a walking boot following surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his pinky toe last week. The original recovery timeline was placed at 4-to-6 weeks, which gave him an outside chance for the start of the regular season. If the veteran can't suit up, slot duties would fall to Jordan Matthews, Deebo Samuel or Kendrick Bourne in three-wide sets.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 3:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Recovering from Jones fracture
Taylor (foot) is using crutches and a walking boot after undergoing surgery for a Jones fracture, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Earlier reports labeled the injury as a broken pinky toe, with the recovery timeline estimated at 4-to-6 weeks. The updated diagnosis involves a longer rehab process, and there's also an elevated risk for complications after Taylor returns to practice and games. Greg Olsen struggled with the same injury the past two seasons, while Julio Jones is one of the better-known success stories, though even he has dealt with on-and-off foot problems since having his initial surgery in 2013.
Published: Fri, Aug 16 at 9:58am by Rotowire.com
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Recovering from toe surgery
Taylor had surgery Friday to repair a broken pinky toe, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Per the 49ers, Taylor mentioned pain in his foot after Thursday's practice, and an X-ray discovered the fracture. After the procedure -- the second on a part of his body in the past 15 months -- the team gave him a 4-to-6 week timetable but maintains some hope he'll be able to return for Week 1, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. Once healthy, he's expected to be a contributor to the 49ers offense out of the slot.
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 7:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Undergoes foot surgery
GM John Lynch revealed during a broadcast of Saturday's preseason game against the Cowboys that Taylor underwent surgery Friday to have a screw inserted in his foot, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Analysis: Lynch and the 49ers are hopeful Taylor will be available early in the season, but recoveries from such surgeries must be taken on a case-by-case basis. In any case, this is a setback for Taylor, who had a down year in 2018 due to lingering issues resulting from June back surgery. Assuming he gets healthy by Week 1 or shortly thereafter, he'll serve as a regular option out of the slot for Jimmy Garoppolo.
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 7:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Making strides in camp
Taylor appears to be at full strength in camp and has been running routes faster due to an intense offseason training program, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Analysis: Taylor is coming off of back surgery that caused him to play through pain in a down sophomore campaign last year (26 receptions for 215 yards and a touchdown through 14 games). The 25-year-old is not only back at full strength, but the combination of an isolated offseason program and the addition of slot specialist Wes Welker as a receiver coach has the third-year wideout looking stronger and faster heading into the preseason. Taylor saw his role fluctuate in 2018, but he has a real shot to win…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 3 at 4:46am by Rotowire.com
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Returns healthy
Taylor has been healthy throughout the offseason program and is working closely with wide receivers coach Wes Welker, Eric Branch of The San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: At 5-foot-8, 180 pounds, Taylor says he's been compared to Welker since his freshman year of college, long before he'd met the former NFL star. Now entering his third pro season, Taylor is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2018 campaign that was impacted by his recovery from offseason back surgery. He says he never quite made it back to full strength, lacking the explosiveness he'd previously displayed during the second half of his rookie season. Taylor seems to be stronger and faster…read more
Published: Fri, Jun 14 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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Already preparing for 2019
Taylor is excited for a healthy offseason and has already started his training program, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. "I think that's just such an advantage," Taylor said, "to be able to only think about building your body up with no limitations going on. I think whenever you have to worry about an injury throughout the offseason there's so much you have to hold back from."
Analysis: Taylor dealt with shoulder and back injuries last offseason, coming off a 2017 rookie campaign in which he caught 43 passes for 430 yards and two touchdowns. He took a big step back in 2018 with a 26-215-1 receiving line, averaging just 22.9 snaps in 14 games while sometimes losing work to fellow slot receiver Richie James. The two players figure to battle for playing time in 2019, with new assistant coach Wes Welker brought in to help the development process. Veteran wide receiver Pierre…read more
Published: Fri, Feb 22 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Mans the slot in finale
Taylor caught three of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 48-32 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Taylor was on the field for just 20 of the team's 58 offensive snaps, only moving up to third on the depth chart despite three starting wideouts sitting out with injuries. Week 17's playing time distribution is just a microcosm of the direction the wideout's standing with the franchise has gone in 2018. Taylor went from starting slot receiver in his rookie campaign to an afterthought behind other young receivers (Kendrick Bourne and Richie James) this year. The 24-year-old still has two years…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets some extra run due to injuries
Taylor caught one pass (two targets) for 23 yards in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Taylor didn't put up impressive numbers, but he did see the field more in the second half after Dante Pettis (knee) went down to injury. The latter is not expected to play in the season finale against the Rams, and Marquise Goodwin's (Achilles) status is murky as well. If both receivers end up sitting out, Taylor figures to enter the wideout rotation and occupy one of the top three spots alongside Kendrick Bourne. The 49ers could also bring in some additional wideouts, as the team would only…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 24 at 3:21am by Rotowire.com
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Maintains limited role
Taylor had one catch (two targets) for eight yards in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Taylor actually finished third in wideout targets, but he remains stagnant in a fourth-receiver role. It didn't help that the 24-year-old dropped a wide open pass on a crucial drive in the fourth quarter. Barring unforeseen absences ahead of him on the depth chart, Taylor will be a non-factor in a Week 16 matchup against the Bears.
Published: Mon, Dec 17 at 6:00am by Rotowire.com
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Logs one catch
Taylor caught one of two targets for six yards in Sunday's 20-14 win over Denver.
Analysis: Marquise Goodwin (personal) returned to action, but Taylor was able to hang on to the fourth receiver role ahead of Richie James (zero targets). Taylor even took over punt return duties after James fumbled a return for the second straight week. Despite the slight bump in duties, the 24-year-old remains a non-factor in fantasy with just five receptions over the team's last six games.
Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 6:58am by Rotowire.com
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Continues limited role
Taylor brought in his only target for 11 yards in Sunday's 43-16 loss to Seattle.
Analysis: Marquise Goodwin (personal) and Pierre Garcon (knee) remained sidelined, but Taylor still finished fourth in targets to wide receivers for the second consecutive week. It has become apparent that the 24-year-old has fallen out of favor in San Francisco, mitigating his fantasy value heading into a Week 14 matchup with the Broncos.
Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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Targeted once in loss
Taylor brought in his only target for 12 yards in Monday's 27-23 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Taylor was a healthy scratch last week, but he re-entered the wide receiver rotation with Pierre Garcon (knee) sitting this one out. The 24-year-old started the season as the 49ers' primary slot man, but his recent limited usage indicates that the team is going to give other options a larger look moving forward. Taylor will be off the fantasy radar when San Francisco returns to action Week 13 following its bye.
Published: Tue, Nov 13 at 5:44am by Rotowire.com
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Available Monday
Taylor is active for Monday's game against Giants.
Analysis: A healthy scratch in the 49ers' most recent game Nov. 1, Taylor returns to a receiving corps without the services of Pierre Garcon (knee). Expect George Kittle and Marquise Goodwin to dominate the attention of Nick Mullens, but Taylor could wrest offensive snaps from fellow wide receivers Kendrick Bourne and Richie James.
Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 3:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Thursday
Taylor (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Thursday versus the Raiders.
Analysis: A back injury has plagued Taylor at times since mid-May and even forced a DNP in a Week 6 visit to Green Bay. In two games in the meantime, he's been sparsely used, turning just five targets into two receptions for 13 yards. Expect Marquise Goodwin, Pierre Garcon (shoulder/knee) and Kendrick Bourne to get the most attention from fill-in starting quarterback Nick Mullens in the passing attack.
Published: Thu, Nov 1 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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