# Trent Taylor Retires After NFL Journey | Chicago News

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Podcast: [Chicago News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463314)
Published: 2026-07-12T22:02:58+00:00
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Trent Taylor, former Chicago Bears wide receiver and punt returner, has officially retired from the NFL after a journey that took him from San Francisco to Cincinnati to Chicago, culminating in a final chapter marked by injury and reflection. Drafted in the fifth round in 2017, Taylor shone early with 69 catches for 645 yards and 3 TDs in his first two seasons with the 49ers, also excelling as a return specialist. He later joined the Bengals, contributing to their Super Bowl LVI run, before finding his niche with the Bears in 2023, where he returned all 23 punts for an average of 8.2 yards. Over his career, Taylor amassed 88 receptions for 845 yards and 3 TDs, plus over 1,000 punt return yards. His final games came with the 49ers in 2024, and after sitting out the 2025 season due to injury, he made the emotional decision to walk away from the game he loved. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db94a1323d3e81bc

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