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Lenoir and the 49ers agreed to a five-year, $92 million extension Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports. Lenoir was in the final year of his rookie contract and was set to enter free agency in 2025, but the extension Tuesday ensures he will be part of San Francisco's long-term plans. Taken in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Lenoir has been a key piece to the 49ers' secondary and entered the regular season off the heels of a career year in 2023, during which he registered 84 tackles (58 solo) and 10 pass defenses (including three interceptions) over 17 regular-season games. Through the first nine regular-season games of 2024, Lenoir has accumulated 53 tackles (33 solo), one forced fumble and six pass defenses (including two picks).
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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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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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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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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.