Former Bears WR announces retirement after 7 seasons
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 17: Chicago Bears wide receiver Trent Taylor 15 fumbles a punt during the third quarter of the National Football League game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on December 17, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 17 Bears at Browns EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon231217117
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 17: Chicago Bears wide receiver Trent Taylor 15 fumbles a punt during the third quarter of the National Football League game between the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on December 17, 2023, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH. Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire NFL, American Football Herren, USA DEC 17 Bears at Browns EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon231217117
After seven seasons in the league, the NFL journey of a former Chicago Bears wide receiver, Trent Taylor, is officially over.
The news of his retirement was shared by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on X.
“49ers veteran WR Trent Taylor announced his retirement after a seven-year NFL career,” posted Schefter.
Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Taylor also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Bears in his pro career.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 27: Chicago Bears wide receiver Trent Taylor 15 warms up before an NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears on November 27, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire NFL: NOV 27 Bears at Vikings EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon20231127042
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 27: Chicago Bears wide receiver Trent Taylor 15 warms up before an NFL, American Football Herren, USA game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears on November 27, 2023, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire NFL: NOV 27 Bears at Vikings EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon20231127042
Taylor has spent his seasons in the league as depth at the wide receiver position, while also contributing on special teams.
“Taylor shared the news on his personal social media, celebrating the moment with longtime teammate George Kittle,” ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on X.
The former receiver officially shared the news via his wife Sarah's Instagram account, where they posted a photo with Kittle and his wife.
"Ended the journey w/the same ones we started it with," Sarah wrote on her Instagram story, which was later shared by Coach Yac on X.
In his rookie season, he appeared in 15 games and started just once. He recorded 430 receiving yards on 43 receptions and scored two touchdowns. However, constant injuries derailed his career.
Throughout his seven seasons, he recorded 845 receiving yards on 88 receptions with three touchdowns. He was also a decent punt returner, recording 1,051 yards on 112 returns.
While his stint with the Bears was short, Taylor tied his career-high in 2023 by appearing in all 17 regular-season games for Chicago.
Taylor’s versatility and professionalism earned him consistent opportunities, granting him impressive career longevity for a fifth-round draft pick.
While one former Bear WR hangs up his cleats, a rising star in Chicago is just getting started on making his own mark.
Bears star TE named in the top 10 list for his position.
After more than 70 voters, including NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, submitted their votes, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler released a ranking of the league's top 10 tight ends on July 10.
Ranking ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce (No. 10), the Baltimore Ravens’ Mark Andrews (No. 9), and the Atlanta Falcons’ Kyle Pitts (No. 8) was the Bears’ very own Colston Loveland (No. 7).
“[Loveland] could be the Bears’ top receiver next year,” an NFL personnel evaluator said in the ESPN ranking. “Expect to see more two- or three-tight-ends sets from Chicago this year.”
The 10th overall pick in last year’s draft, Loveland recorded 713 receiving yards on 58 receptions and scored six touchdowns.
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