It looks like Deommodore Lenoir will be counted on by the San Francisco 49ers right out of the gate. The rookie cornerback is warming up with the first-team defense ahead of this morning's regular-season opener against the Detroit Lions. That is a good indication that Lenoir will be the starter opposite Jason Verrett when the defense takes the field.
Rookie fifth-round pick CB Deommodore Lenoir is lining up with first-team defense during warmups. #49ers
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) September 12, 2021
Looks like #49ers starting secondary will be:
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) September 12, 2021
CB Jason Verrett (No. 2)
CB Deommodore Lenior (No. 38)
FS Jimmie Ward (No. 1)
SS Jaquiski Tartt (No. 3)#SFvsDET
Also inactive is recently-signed veteran cornerback Josh Norman. San Francisco activated Dontae Johnson from the practice squad on Saturday.
The 49ers are without starter Emmanuel Moseley, who is among the team's Week 1 inactives due to a knee injury. Another defensive starter, Javon Kinlaw, is also inactive and dealing with a knee injury. ESPN's Nick Wagoner noticed Kentvaius Street getting work at defensive tackle next to D.J. Jones during warmups, indicating that Street could see a good amount of playing time against the Lions at Ford Field.
Kentvaius Street getting the work next to D.J. Jones at DT with the starting defense in final warmup periods. Javon Kinlaw out with a knee injury.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 12, 2021
A surprising addition to the list of inactives was rookie running back Trey Sermon. The Athletic reports that it is a healthy scratch and not COVID-related.
From the 49ers, rookie Trey Sermon is a healthy scratch today and COVID is not an issue. Remember, he was essentially the team's No. 2 running back from OTAs onward. It will be interesting to hear what Kyle Shanahan says after the game.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) September 12, 2021