6 49ers returning from injury could play key roles in 2020

The 49ers handled their injuries well, but they had a ton of good players finish the year on Injured Reserve.

WR Trent Taylor

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Prior to injuring his foot in the preseason, Taylor was arguably the 49ers’ best wide receiver in camp. He wound up having five surgeries on a foot that was supposed to only keep him out one or two weeks after one surgery. Taylor is entering his fourth year in a receiving corps that desperately needs help. He’s not big or a burner, but his work on third down and ability to generate space in tight windows will only make the 49ers’ offense better. Health is a big question mark for Taylor, who had a slow 2018 season after having offseason back surgery, but his value to the offense is clear when he does suit up.