Several rookies on the San Francisco 49ers have a prime chance to be a starter. One of those rookies is cornerback Upton Stout. His selection was a necessary one for the 49ers, given the lack of depth at the cornerback position.
With Charvarius Ward no longer in San Francisco, Deommodore Lenoir is stepping into the spotlight as the 49ers' top cornerback. He's embracing the challenge, not just as a top cover man, but as a vocal leader for a young and evolving secondary.
The depth of the 49ers' roster is in flux, but their core is strong. The 49ers let go of nine starters this offseason primarily so they could invest more heavily in cornerstone players such as Deommodore Lenoir, George Kittle, Fred Warner and Brock Purdy.
Deommodore Lenoir may view himself as one of the NFL's top cornerbacks, and the San Francisco 49ers clearly believe in his potential. The team recently signed him to a five-year contract extension, signaling that they see him as a foundational piece of their defense.
Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was this year's recipient of the Dwight Clark Award, presented to the San Francisco 49ers player who best exemplifies Clark's spirit of teamwork and camaraderie.
After his head coaching stint with the New York Jets, Robert Saleh has returned to the San Francisco 49ers in the role he held from 2017 to 2020—defensive coordinator.
This guy has potential. BYU cornerback Jakob Robinson has signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent according to reports. Of the six undrafted free agents the 49ers have signed so far, Robinson might be the best one.
The San Francisco 49ers used their final Day 2 draft pick on Western Kentucky cornerback Upton Stout, addressing a position of need. Some experts expected the team to prioritize cornerback earlier, with several mock drafts even projecting Michigan's Will Johnson to the 49ers at No.
Technically, cornerback isn't a pressing need for the 49ers. But they could draft one with the 11th pick anyway. Sure, they already have two good starters -- Deommodore Lenoir and Renardo Green.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has requested a trade, and at least one San Francisco 49ers player is disappointed by the news. Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, who has had success in limiting—and frustrating—Metcalf in recent matchups, took to social media to share his reaction.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir isn't shy about recruiting star defenders around the NFL. And since he's a player, he doesn't have to worry about tampering rules.
It was a tough year for 49ers fans, no doubt. From Super Bowl favorites to missing the playoffs, the fall was dramatic and ugly. For a lot of fans, the question is why?
Former Oregon Ducks and current San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir does not lack confidence in his game or his team. The 49ers missed the playoffs, but Lenoir sees them being right back of the Super Bowl chase next season.
The San Francisco 49ers cleaned out their lockers for the final time of 2024 Monday. They won’t get the chance to defend their NFC title in the upcoming playoffs after falling to 6-11.
Drawing inspiration is always a powerful tool. It's prevalent among NFL players and coaches, especially for 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. On Monday during exit interviews, Lenoir revealed that he aspires to be like Hall of Fame defensive back Charles Woodson.
Deommodore Lenoir was one of four San Francisco 49ers players selected as alternates for this year's Pro Bowl. However, the cornerback didn't shy away from expressing his frustration with the selection process.
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 18 contest against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Both teams have released their official injury reports, which are provided below.
The 49ers have ruled out two key starters versus the Cardinals in the regular season finale. Deebo Samuel and Deommodore Lenoir will not be available for them.
Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir and the San Francisco 49ers agreed to a five-year, $92 million extension, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night. The deal keeps Lenoir in the Bay Area through the 2029 season.
The 49ers have locked in one of their top cornerbacks for the foreseeable future. Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reports that the 49ers have inked Deommodore Lenoir to a five-year, $92M extension.
Former Oregon Ducks and current San Francisco 49ers defensive back Deommodore Lenoir scooped the ball after a blocked field goal attempt and ran for a 60-yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
Deommodore Lenoir has emerged as a draft steal for the San Francisco 49ers, and he continues to reap the financial benefits. The NFL announced its performance-based pay distributions for 2023 on Monday, with 2021 fifth-round Lenoir among those to receive a nice boost to their wallet.