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49ers Release Patrick Taylor After Injury Settlement

8/29/2026

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The San Francisco 49ers released veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr. after an injury settlement.
Taylor had been placed on injured reserve on August 20 with an adductor injury.
The settlement removed him from IR and freed a spot on the 90-man roster.
The 49ers signed veteran Khalil Herbert to replace Taylor on the roster.
Taylor played 13 games in 2024, rushing 183 yards and one touchdown.

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The San Francisco 49ers released veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr. after an injury settlement.
Taylor had been placed on injured reserve on August 20 with an adductor injury.
The settlement removed him from IR and freed a spot on the 90-man roster.
The 49ers signed veteran Khalil Herbert to replace Taylor on the roster.
Taylor played 13 games in 2024, rushing 183 yards and one touchdown.