Taylor reverted to the 49ers' practice squad Monday.
The 49ers elevated Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Taylor signed with the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday.
Taylor (undisclosed) worked off on the side during Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Taylor signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports.
Taylor has talked to the 49ers about a potential return to the team this offseason, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Taylor played 24 percent of the snaps but wasn't targeted in the Bears' 17-9 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Taylor went without a target while playing 10 of 71 snaps on offense and returned four punts for 56 yards in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Lions.
Cincinnati is slated to release Taylor on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Taylor played all three of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Ravens and took back two punts for 12 yards.