Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Wed 4/3/24 3:06 PM

Taylor and the 49ers agreed to terms on a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor spent the last four seasons in Green Bay, suiting up for 34 regular-season games from 2021 through 2023. During that time, he largely contributed on special teams before taking on an increased depth role on offense in 2023, when he rushed a career-high 32 times for 141 yards in 11 appearances. Heading into his first training camp with San Francisco, Taylor will compete for a depth role behind Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Mon 1/22/24 4:55 PM

Taylor had 32 carries for 141 yards and 11 receptions for 49 yards over 11 regular-season games in 2023.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor easily had his most productive campaign as a professional, as he set career highs nearly across the board and ran for a respectable 4.4 YPC. He's been a trusted back for the Packers since 2021, but he spent the early portion of the season on the practice squad and was even waived before being brought back in late November. There's a chance he could return to Green Bay for a fourth go-around, but he ended the season fourth on the depth chart, so it would not be surprising if the Packers opt to go in a different direction.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Mon 1/15/24 1:37 PM

Wilson had three carries for six yards in Sunday's 48-32 victory over the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Backfield mate AJ Dillon (thumb/neck) did not suit up Sunday, but it was Emanuel Wilson rather than Taylor who worked as the backup behind starter Aaron Jones. It looks like Wilson will be next in line for touches if Dillon misses another game, but Green Bay could turn to Taylor more frequently against the 49ers, as he has earned more trust than his counterpart in pass protection.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Mon 1/1/24 10:30 AM

Taylor had eight carries for 30 yards in Sunday's 33-10 victory over the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
The 30 yards tied a season high for Taylor, who finished second among Packers running backs in snaps, yardage and carries. All of his totes came in the fourth quarter, though, after fellow running back AJ Dillon left with a stinger and the game had essentially been decided. Taylor remains third on the backfield depth chart, but he could see an elevated workload again behind Aaron Jones if Dillon is unable to play in Week 18 against the Bears.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Tue 12/26/23 12:39 AM

Taylor had three carries for four yards and one reception for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 33-30 victory over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor tallied multiple touches for the fourth time in five games, but with both Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon suiting up in the same game for the first time since Week 11, he was relegated to the third spot on the depth chart. If both of his fellow running backs are able to go again in Week 17, expect Taylor to wind up in a similar role.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Mon 12/18/23 2:55 PM

Taylor had one carry for six yards and two receptions for minus-4 yards in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
With AJ Dillon (thumb) sidelined, Taylor worked as the backup behind Aaron Jones, and he played 26 snaps compared to the 29 that Jones received. However, Taylor only tallied three touches while Jones finished with 17. The Packers used a similar distribution in recent weeks when Jones was sidelined and Dillon wasn't, so there is little reason to expect much from Taylor -- he has not recorded more than six touches in a game this season -- unless both of his fellow running backs are unavailable.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Tue 12/12/23 1:57 AM

Taylor rushed four times for 30 yards and brought in both targets for 22 yards in the Packers' 24-22 loss to the Giants on Monday night.
EDGE Analysis
The reserve back once again served as the No. 2 option in the Packers backfield with Aaron Jones (knee) sidelined, and Taylor continued to impress with limited touches. Taylor generated a bulk of his production on two plays, recording a 14-yard run and a 16-yard catch. The third-year back could once again serve as AJ Dillon's backup in Week 15 versus the Buccaneers depending on Jones' status, and with Dillon struggling with efficiency on a near every-week basis, Taylor could potentially earn more opportunity against Tampa Bay.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Tue 12/5/23 3:12 PM

Taylor had two carries for 29 yards in Sunday's 27-19 victory over the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Fri 11/24/23 11:28 AM

Taylor had three carries for 11 yards and one reception for four yards in Thursday's 29-22 victory over the Lions.
EDGE Analysis
With top running back Aaron Jones (knee) out for Week 12, Taylor operated as the backup behind AJ Dillon. Taylor and Dillon nearly split the snaps down the middle, but Dillon dominated the touches, recording 17 of them to Taylor's four. Taylor -- sandwiched around a stint on New England's practice squad -- has made five appearances for the Packers this season, but he hasn't accumulated more than 29 yards from scrimmage in any of them. It's unclear if Jones will miss more time, but even if he does, it will be tough to trust Taylor in fantasy lineups.

Patrick Taylor
RB SF (9)
Mon 11/20/23 4:33 PM

The Packers signed Taylor off the Patriots' practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.