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Deommodore Lenoir Apologizes for Arrest, Embraces 49ers’ Secondary Leadership

Taking responsibility for a misdemeanor charge, he has assumed a key mentorship position in the 49ers’ secondary during training camp.

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Overview

  • Lenoir apologized to teammates, coaches, the organization and his family for resisting a peace officer during a June 26 traffic stop in Los Angeles.
  • He and teammate Marcus Cunningham were stopped over double-parked vehicles, with Cunningham booked for concealed firearm possession and Lenoir charged with one misdemeanor count.
  • His legal case remains pending as the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office evaluates whether to file formal charges.
  • Following Charvarius Ward’s departure, Lenoir has become one of the most experienced corners on the roster and stepped into a veteran leadership role.
  • He has actively mentored younger defensive backs in training camp and praised the rookie class for quickly adopting the 49ers’ high-intensity defensive culture.