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Ex-Niner Slams CB Lenoir After Seahawks Loss
11 Jan
Summary
- Deommodore Lenoir vowed to shadow Jaxon Smith-Njigba before loss.
- Former player Donte Whitner criticized Lenoir's game effort.
- 49ers face Eagles in playoff rematch after regular-season finale.
Deommodore Lenoir's bold declaration to "shadow" Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba before their Week 18 matchup quickly became a talking point after the San Francisco 49ers lost 3-13. Smith-Njigba recorded six catches for 84 yards in the game.
Following the disappointing performance, ex-49ers safety Donte Whitner criticized Lenoir on the "Grit Code" podcast, questioning his effort on a key third-down play. Lenoir responded via Instagram, telling Whitner to "leap" if he felt "froggy." The two players rarely matched up directly during the game.
This loss impacted the 49ers' playoff seeding, and they now face the Philadelphia Eagles in a high-stakes wild-card game. This contest is a rematch of the 2022 NFC Championship Game, where the 49ers suffered a significant defeat.
