Santa Clara, CA – July 2, 2025
The NFL has suspended San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir for the first seven weeks of the 2025 season, shaking up the team’s defensive plans as training camp nears.
The suspension, effective from roster cutdown day, August 26, 2025, stems from a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy, per NFL.com. Lenoir is eligible for reinstatement on October 14, 2025, after Week 7.
Lenoir, 25, was arrested in Los Angeles on June 26, 2025, for obstruction of justice after allegedly hiding car keys during a police investigation, per ESPN. He was released the next day.
According to the LAPD, officers observed a firearm in a double-parked vehicle. Lenoir tossed the keys to another individual to conceal them, leading to his misdemeanor charge, per NBC Sports Bay Area.
The 49ers’ secondary, already hit by Charvarius Ward’s departure, now leans on Renardo Green and Tre Brown. Lenoir’s 85 tackles in 2024 made him a cornerstone, per Pro-Football-Reference.
With $46.57 million in cap space, GM John Lynch may pursue veterans like Rasul Douglas to fill the gap, per OverTheCap. Fans on X, like @Ninerz_Nation, lament: “DMo’s absence hurts!”
Lenoir expressed regret, vowing to “make it right,” per 49ers Webzone. His return could bolster a defense eyeing a Super Bowl LX run, per The Athletic.
As the 49ers prepare for their September 7 opener, this suspension tests their depth. Can they overcome this early setback? Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!
