Deommodore Lenoir has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Deommodore Lenoir
Ahead of San Francisco's matchup with Seattle, 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir struck a notably more respectful tone about Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a departure from the trash talk the two exchanged last season. The softened approach comes as the 49ers could be shorthanded at receiver, raising the stakes on how Lenoir handles the Seahawks' top target.
San Francisco is not expected to assign Deommodore Lenoir to shadow Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week, opting against a dedicated coverage approach for the Seahawks' standout receiver. Smith-Njigba has been playing at a high level recently, leaving the 49ers' secondary with a difficult matchup to manage using their usual scheme rather than isolating one defender on him.
Ahead of San Francisco's Week 5 matchup with Seattle, 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir offered a measured, understated response when asked about the challenge of covering Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The muted reaction underscores the respect Smith-Njigba's production has earned, setting up a notable individual matchup to watch in the divisional clash.
Ahead of facing the Seahawks, 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir took a more respectful tone toward Jaxon Smith-Njigba, a shift from last year's trash talk, even as San Francisco could be missing a top receiver.