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.

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.

The San Francisco 49ers were facing a potential headache next offseason with both of their top two cornerbacks, Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir, scheduled for unrestricted free agency. That headache has now been removed.