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San Francisco 49ers release Patrick Taylor Jr. after injury settlement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:53 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

San Francisco 49ers release Patrick Taylor Jr. after injury settlement

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have released running back Patrick Taylor Jr. after reaching an injury settlement. This decision removes Taylor from the injured reserve list and makes him a free agent. Taylor suffered an adductor injury on August 20, following an unproductive preseason opener where he had five carries for minus-five yards. He joined the 49ers in April 2024 and had previously played 13 games for the team, recording 183 rushing yards and one touchdown. The 49ers have signed veteran running back Khalil Herbert to fill the roster spot vacated by Taylor.

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Status Watch

•Patrick Taylor Jr. was released after an injury settlement.
•He suffered an adductor injury on August 20.
•Taylor had been on injured reserve before his release.
•He recorded 183 rushing yards and one touchdown in 2024.
•Khalil Herbert is signed to replace Taylor on the roster.

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10:53 PMYahoo Sports — San Francisco 49ers part ways with veteran player after reaching injury settlement

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San Francisco 49ers have parted ways with veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr. after reaching an injury settlement, according to the NFL transaction report.
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