Mentioned previously as an extension candidate, it sounds like Deommodore Lenoir has indeed talked about a long-term pact with the 49ers. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the organization has “discussed an extension” with their young defensive back.
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We heard this summer that the 49ers front office was potentially looking to extend the former fifth-round pick, but this latest update sounds a bit more definitive. Ee haven’t heard any recent updates on a long-term pact for Charvarius Ward, who was also mentioned as an extension candidate around the same time. Lenoir is set to hit free agency following the 2024 campaign.
Lenoir was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. It didn’t take long for the Oregon product to establish himself as a foundational piece on San Francisco’s defense. The defensive back started 13 of his 17 appearances as a sophomore, and he started all 17 games in 2023. The 49ers have been creative with their usage of the defensive back over the past few years, using him as an outside CB and in the slot.
Lenoir ultimately got into 90 percent of his team’s defensive snaps in 2023, finishing with 84 tackles, three interceptions, and 10 passes defended. Pro Football Focus ended up grading him 23rd among 127 qualifying cornerbacks.
The 49ers have been connected to cornerback reinforcement in recent years, including Patrick Surtain and Nate Hobbs at last year’s trade deadline. They added Isaac Yiadom this offseason as a replacement for Isaiah Oliver, but the team is still plenty reliant on Lenoir. The cornerback’s extension probably won’t break the bank, but the team will still have to commit a chunk of change to maintain some continuity on their depth chart.
Got a feeling they keep Dumbledore and let Mooney walk. Ward is gonna get big money is free agency
That’s great news. He’s young and only gonna get better. Plays outside and the slot equally well. Also, his name is spelled deommodore, not dumbledore.