49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Elevates game with role in 2023
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Lenoir logged 933 snaps on defense as a starter in 2023, finishing with 84 tackles (58 solo), 10 pass defenses and three interceptions across 17 games.
Lenoir took over for Emmanuel Moseley -- who signed with Detroit last offseason -- as the 49ers' starting corner opposite Charvarius Ward. Lenoir occupied the elevated role without issue, posting career highs in both tackles and interceptions. The defensive back figures to continue starting for San Francisco in 2024 as he enters the final year of his rookie deal.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Leading tackler in win
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Lenoir (ribs) registered nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass deflection in San Francisco's 45-29 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Lenoir tied Fred Warner for the most tackles recorded on the team despite exiting the game early due to a ribs injury. The 24-year-old will now focus on getting healthy and attempt to play in the team's upcoming matchup versus the Ravens.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Dealing with ribs injury
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Lenoir is day-to-day with rib injury, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Lenoir is still dealing with a ribs injury that caused him to exit Sunday's victory over the Cardinals early. If the 24-year-old ends up being forced to miss the team's upcoming matchup versus the Ravens, Ambry Thomas should start at corner in Lenoir's place.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Snags INT in loss to Browns
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Lenoir recorded five tackles (four solo), one pass defensed and one interception during Sunday's 19-17 loss to Cleveland.
Lenoir grabbed his second interception of the season courtesy of PJ Walker, though his performance wasn't enough to secure a victory for San Francisco during the narrow Week 6 loss. Still, Lenoir has been a consistent playmaker for the 49ers this season, and he remains on the IDP radar heading into a Monday Night Football matchup against Minnesota.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Intercepts pass in Week 2
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Lenoir recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-23 win at the Rams.
Lenoir broke the Rams' spirits late in the fourth quarter on a play where he had Van Jefferson in a vice grip, ultimately getting between Jefferson and an ill-advised third-down pass from Matthew Stafford. He's played great football so far this season and could even return IDP value if he continues at his current pace.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Shows flashes in 2022
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Lenoir finished with 79 tackles (54 solo), a sack and an interception in 17 regular-season games.
Lenoir had to step into a starter's role after Jason Verrett and Emmanuel Moseley suffered season-ending injuries midseason. The 2021 fifth-round pick did not perform well in coverage, but those limitations did result in a high tackle total. Lenoir did show some improvements later in the year, so he might have done enough to fight for a starting spot across from Charvarius Ward in training camp next season.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Ruled out due to personal reasons
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Lenoir (personal) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Lenoir played a major role for San Francisco's secondary during the first three weeks of the season, playing at least 40-plus defensive snaps in each game. However, the 22-year-old cornerback hasn't been a part of the defensive game plan over the past three contests, so his absence shouldn't affect the 49ers' rotations.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Starts at cornerback
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Lenoir started at cornerback in Sunday's 41-33 win over the Lions, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Lenoir had an impressive camp and was rewarded with a starting role since Emmanuel Moseley (knee) was held out. The 2021 fifth-rounder recorded three tackles (two solo) during the season opener, but he could return to a depth role once Moseley and Josh Norman (coach's decision) are cleared to play.
