Lenoir reveals emotional reaction to 49ers contract extension originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Deommodore Lenoir did not hold back when he heard the news of his lucrative Contract extension for five years and 92 million dollars. with the 49ers.
While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Lenoir revealed her surge of emotion after finding out. the treatment that changes life It had become official.
“I was happy. When I heard my agent tell me the deal was finally done, I burst into tears because I was finally able to change my family’s life, for generations,” Lenoir said. “It was just a blessing.”
Coach Kyle Shanahan was also elated with the signing, revealing San Francisco’s intentions to sign the rising star cornerback to a long-term contract for some time.
“Excited, something we tried to do in the offseason. We didn’t get it done. They started working on it here a few weeks ago, finishing it yesterday, so we’re excited,” Shanahan said. “I can’t say enough about DMo. He’s exactly what we want as a Niner. His style of play, how good he’s gotten and really how much he loves football and is the same guy every day. I know we were excited, the guys “They were excited, it was huge.”
Lenoir’s teammates wasted no time celebrating his extension and threw a proper celebration during Wednesday’s practice.
Lenoir, who just turned 25 in October, is likely entering his prime years as he ascends to the status of a true No. 1 cornerback.
He fourth-year NFL veteran He has two interceptions and six passes defensed during the 2024 NFL season, proving to be an invaluable piece of the 49ers’ secondary, a role he hopes to maintain for years to come.
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