It may be that the 49ers are undergoing a philosophical change on defense where they’re investing more in the secondary and perhaps trying to build out a deeper defensive front that has effective players alongside superstar defensive end Nick Bosa.

The San Francisco 49ers have long viewed cornerback Deommodore Lenoir as one of their franchise cornerstones. They are now paying him like it.

Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, who has emerged as a cornerstone of the defense, agreed to a five-year extension.

Deommodore Lenoir is staying in San Francisco for the long haul. The veteran cornerback has signed a five-year extension worth a reported $92 million contract with the 49ers, acco

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir has agreed to a five-year, $92 million extension to stay with the team instead of testing the free agent market next offseason

A rare occurrence took place on Wednesday for the San Francisco 49ers. They finalized a contract extension with Deommodore Lenoir. He will be part of the 49ers

The 49ers got a head start this week on what figures to be a busy offseason. Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was in line to be San Francisco's most-important unrestricted free agent. The 49ers checked that box with a preemptive strike.

The San Francisco 49ers have reportedly signed cornerback Deommodore Lenoir to a five-year, $92 million contract. Previously set to become a free agent next year, Lenoir is now committed to the 49ers for the foreseeable future.