Why timing worked for Lenoir, 49ers to get extension done now

The 49ers' defensive backfield appears to be in good shape for the foreseeable future. San Francisco placed a high priority on making sure cornerback Deommodore Lenoir did not get away. And in a move that should become official Wednesday, the 49ers and Lenoir agreed to a long-term contract extension, a source told NBC Sports Bay Area. The deal is worth $92 million over five years, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, who first reported news of the contract agreement. Lenoir arrived on the scene as a fifth-round pick (No. 172 overall) of the 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft. After an up-and-down rookie season, Lenoir steadily has improved over the past three seasons. He moved into a starting role in 2022, and he has been a solid player ever since. Lenoir has taken his production to an entirely different level this season. A case could be made that Lenoir has been the 49ers' most consistent defensive player this season. He has allowed just 35 receptions on 56 targets for 346 yards through nine games, per PFF. Lenoir has not allowed a touchdown while coming up with two interceptions and four passes defensed. It looked as if Lenoir was playing so well this season that he might end up pricing himself...