Lenoir (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bears and is expected to play.
Lenoir missed last Sunday night's loss to the Bills but appears ready to return after a one-week absence. As the Niners' top slot cornerback, Lenoir should see plenty of Keenan Allen in this matchup.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Full practice Thursday
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Lenoir (knee) was a full participant at the 49ers' practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Lenoir appears to be on track to return to the field Sunday versus the Bears after missing the team's Week 13 loss to the Bills with a knee injury. The 25-year-old will likely be back in his starting role at slot cornerback as the 49ers have entered into must-win territory against Chicago.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Will miss first game of season
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Lenoir (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 13 matchup against the Bills, Lindsey Pallares of the 49ers' official site reports.
Lenoir underwent an MRI on his knee Monday and didn't practice at all this week. His absence Sunday will mark the first regular-season contest he's missed since his rookie 2021 campaign. Though Lenoir being sidelined Sunday will undoubtedly be a blow to San Francisco's secondary, the team will be getting back Charvarius Ward (personal) from a three-game absence.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Not practicing Wednesday
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Lenoir (knee) will not practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Lenoir knocked knees with another player last Sunday against the Packers and underwent an MRI on the knee Monday. The results of that MRI aren't yet known, but Lenoir's starting his practice week with a DNP. Isaac Yiadom and Rock Ya-Sin are the Niners' lone healthy cornerbacks at the moment.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Goes for MRI
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Lenoir underwent an MRI on his knee Monday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Lenoir seemingly suffered the injury in Sunday's loss to the Packers, despite the Oregon product playing his typical snap count. His status for the week ahead likely won't be known until the team receives his MRI results.
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49ers' Deommodore Lenoir: Continues steady work as tackler
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Lenoir recorded eight tackles (all solo) Sunday in a Week 11 loss to the Seahawks.
Lenoir tied for the team lead in stops with Renardo Green. The eight tackles tied Lenoir's season-high mark, which he has established on three other occasions. Since Week 5, Lenoir has posted at least six stops in each of his six contests.
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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: 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.
