PATRICK TAYLOR JR. NEWS

Sticking around in San Francisco The 49ers signed Taylor to the practice squad Tuesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Taylor was waived by the 49ers on Friday to make room on the 53-man roster for the return of Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve. After clearing waivers, Taylor has opted to stay with the 49ers on the practice squad and will be available for a game day elevation in case San Francisco needs depth at running back. Taylor mostly played on special teams in eight regular-season games before the 49ers' Week 9 bye, but he managed to post seven carries for 25 yards and added one catch for 12 yards over that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by San Francisco The 49ers waived Taylor on Friday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) expected to return for San Francisco's Week 10 matchup against the Buccaneers, Taylor has been dropped from the active roster. The Memphis product appeared in eight games this season, logging seven carries for 25 yards and one reception for 12 yards across 95 total snaps (18 offensive and 77 on special teams). Taylor could find his way back onto the 49ers' practice squad if he clears waivers.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Extra work Thursday Taylor rushed five times for 16 yards and caught his lone target for 12 receiving yards in Thursday's 36-24 win over Seattle.

Impact Starter Jordan Mason (shoulder) missed chunks of Thursday's victory over the Seahawks due to injury, opening the door for Isaac Guerendo (10-99-0) and Taylor to split snaps in the interim. The 49ers' fourth-round rookie had the standout performance in Mason's absence, while Taylor produced just 3.2 yards per tote in his first action on offense this year. The 26-year-old Taylor could maintain a small role on offense if Mason is forced to miss the team's next game against the Chiefs on Oct. 20 due to the AC joint injury he sustained in Thursday's win.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Only sees one snap Monday Taylor logged one snap on special teams in Monday's 32-19 win over the Jets.

Impact The backup running back was barely used in a contest that did not feature starter Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles). Taylor currently sits behind Jordan Mason (58 snaps) and Isaac Guerendo (13 snaps) in terms of pecking order behind McCaffrey on the 49ers' depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 24 • 49ERS.COM

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MARCH 14 • SUNHERALD.COM

Breaks long run in win Taylor had two carries for 29 yards in Sunday's 27-19 victory over the Chiefs.

Impact Taylor worked as the backup running back for a second straight week with Aaron Jones (knee) out again, but the Packers opted to lean on AJ Dillon, who outsnapped Taylor two to one and recorded 19 touches to Taylor's two. It's not yet known if Jones will return for Week 14, but even if he remains sidelined, it's unlikely Taylor's role will change much.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heads back to Green Bay The Packers signed Taylor off the Patriots' practice squad Monday.

Impact With Aaron Jones injured earlier in the season, Taylor appeared in four games for Green Bay, recording an 11-31-0 rushing line and 5-28-0 receiving on 10 targets. He then landed in New England after the Packers exhausted Taylor's elevations to the 53-man roster. With Jones (knee) hurt again, along with Emanuel Wilson (shoulder), Taylor is back to complement AJ Dillon.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Pats' practice squad New England signed Taylor to its practice squad Wednesday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact A little over a week after being cut by Green Bay, Taylor has now found a new opportunity to make an impression with the Patriots. Over four games with the Packers this season, Taylor took 11 carries for 31 yards and caught five of 10 targets for 28 yards.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes 10 carries in 2022 Taylor had 10 carries for 31 yards and one reception for 17 yards over 14 games in the 2022 season.

Impact Despite not making the cut out of training camp and being waived by the Packers in early November, Taylor still found himself on the roster 14 times in his third season as a professional. With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon again primed to lead the Packers backfield in 2023, Taylor's opportunities will remain limited if he stays with Green Bay.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays five Week 16 snaps Taylor was targeted once and caught one pass for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-20 victory over the Dolphins.

Impact Taylor made a key play on the Packers' touchdown drive right out of halftime that tied the contest at 20, but he wound up totaling only five snaps even with fellow running back Aaron Jones playing through an ankle injury. Unless Jones is unable to go, expect Taylor to play a bit role again in Week 17 against the Vikings.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes season-high four carries Taylor had four carries for 15 yards in Monday's 24-12 victory over the Rams.

Impact Taylor was signed to the active roster just hours before Monday's contest, and he opened the night as the third running back behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. However, Dillon left the game with a head injury and the Packers did not want to lean solely on Jones, so Taylor picked up four carries on the final drive of the evening. Taylor could operate as the backup in Week 16 if Dillon in unable to go, but in that scenario, Jones would likely handle the bulk of the work in the backfield.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signed to active roster The Packers signed Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Monday, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Taylor was previously on the active roster and made seven appearances before being waived at the end of November. He rejoined the team via a practice-squad deal and was elevated for three consecutive contests (Week 11-13). However, across his 10 total appearances, the running back has rushed just once for six yards across seven offensive snaps. He figures to garner a similar role as long as Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon are healthy. To make room for Taylor on the active roster, Green Bay waived Sammy Watkins.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back to practice squad Taylor reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Taylor saw his first carry of the season and took it for six yards in Sunday's win over the Bears. With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon as the only running backs on the team's 53-man roster, it's likely Taylor will find himself on the field again in Week 15 against the Rams, as the Packers are on bye Week 14.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first carry this season Taylor had one carry for six yards in Sunday's 28-19 victory over the Bears.

Impact Fellow running back Aaron Jones briefly left Sunday's contest with a shin injury, which allowed Taylor to both log a season-high six snaps and run the ball for the first time all season. Jones returned to the contest and presumably will be good to go following the Packers' Week 14 bye, so Taylor remains a distant third option in the backfield for the time being.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster Taylor has been promoted to the Packers' active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon both healthy, Taylor's role in Sunday's contest will presumably just be as a special-teams contributor. It will be his 10th game on the active roster this season.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Taylor reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Taylor suited up for his ninth game with the Packers on Sunday. Although he failed to see a snap on offense, he did play 10 special-teams snaps against the Eagles. With Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon as the only running backs on the active roster, it's likely Taylor will find himself suiting up with the team again in Week 13 against the Bears.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad Taylor has been elevated by Green Bay from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's road contest against Philadelphia.

Impact This will be the ninth week this season during which Taylor has been active for the Packers, as he's been signed and waived from the active roster twice but has rejoined the practice squad each time. Taylor hasn't been able to see the field much behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon, as he's logged only one offensive snap thus far. Meanwhile, the third-year back has racked up 78 special-teams snaps, and that's likely the primary role he'll play again Week 12.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Packers' practice squad The Packers signed Taylor to their practice squad Friday.

Impact Taylor has bounced on and off the Packers' active roster throughout the season. He was most recently waived Wednesday, though it didn't take long for him to rejoin the team. He has played in eight games on the campaign, with 78 of his 79 snaps coming on special teams.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Packers Green Bay cut Taylor on Wednesday.

Impact Taylor was signed to the active roster Nov. 15 ahead of the Packers' Thursday night loss to Tennessee, but he was limited to a special-teams role in that contest. The 24-year-old has been active for eight of Green Bay's 11 games this season, but he's seen only one offensive snap and no touches. Taylor could return to the Packers' practice squad if he goes unclaimed off waivers.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Taylor was signed to the Packers' active roster from their practice squad Tuesday.

Impact Taylor's addition to the active roster comes as the team waived Kylin Hill on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has already appeared in seven games for the Packers this season, but has only seen one snap on offense. With Aaron Jones (shin) questionable for Thursday's game with the Titans, Taylor could be in for a considerable workload, if Jones were to sit.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs from practice squad Green Bay signed Taylor from its practice squad to its active roster Saturday.

Impact Taylor was elevated ahead of Week 2 versus Chicago and played only eight snaps on special teams, but the Packers evidently saw enough from him to give him a promotion ahead of Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. He will likely continue to contribute exclusively on special teams as long as Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon remain healthy.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Taylor reverted to the Packers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction report.

Impact Taylor got the call to be the Packers' No. 3 running back Sunday against the Bears with Kylin Hill (knee) still on the PUP list. However, he never saw the field on offense and only contributed on eight special-teams snaps. With Hill out for at least two more weeks, Taylor will look to earn another chance with the active roster Sunday against the Buccaneers.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Packers elevated Taylor from their practice squad Saturday to the active roster for Sunday's contest against the Bears.

Impact With Kylin Hill (knee) sidelined, Taylor and Tyler Goodson competed during training camp for the No. 3 spot behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. However, the Packers opted to keep only two running backs on the initial 53-man roster, leaving Taylor and Goodson to sign practice-squad deals. Neither practice-squad player was elevated for Green Bay's season-opening loss, but Taylor will get the first look as the No. 3 RB in Week 2. Last year, he rushed 23 times for 89 yards and scored one touchdown across nine appearances. However, barring injuries, Taylor isn't expected to garner many touches against Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE