The offseason drama isn’t just locked inside the franchise buildings anymore. It’s out in the streets, and the stakes are higher than ever. While the 49ers were gearing up for the new season just around the corner, a crucial piece on their roster got into major trouble. For cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, things took an interesting turn recently when he faced the wrong end of law enforcement.

As per recent reports, Deommodore Lenoir was arrested after a situation escalated with police officers. Lenoir was arrested by the LAPD on Thursday night. He was charged with obstruction of justice and booked. What followed was an overnight lockup and the beginning of his legal troubles.

On Thursday, Lenoir and another person named Marcus Cunningham were seen blocking traffic with double-parked vehicles. Reportedly suspecting criminal activity, the LAPD officers from the 77th St. division approached Cunningham and Lenoir. The officers also noticed a firearm in Cunningham’s car. When the officers asked for the keys to Cunningham’s car, he threw them to Lenoir, who refused to hand the keys over. And that led to him getting arrested.

Following the arrest, Lenoir was released on Friday morning. He now faces a court date sometime next month.

Following the arrest, Lenoir was released on Friday morning. He now faces a court date in downtown L.A. on July 25th. Even Cunningham was arrested alongside Lenoir, and they both now face legal action. Lenoir is now entering his fifth year in the NFL and is already a major part of the 49ers’ secondary. HC Kyle Shanahan was all praises for him during the last season. He’s also coming off a career-best season with 85 tackles (53 solo), two INTs, and one forced fumble. But with the latest developments, the trouble may have only just started for Lenoir.

Legal actions and the ’25 season for Lenoir

There were high hopes for Deommodore Lenoir to put up impressive numbers this year, following an impressive ‘24 season. But the training camp is coming around fast, and will he be able to take part in it? Notably, the 49ers’ roster is scheduled to start their training camp on 15th July at the SAP Performance Facility in Santa Clara. With the rookies getting a week to adjust, the veterans, including Lenoir, were supposed to be on the field from 22nd July. But with the 25th of July court date, things are looking a little bleak.

As David Lombardi sees it, there may be a potential suspension on the way for Lenoir from the league. As Lombardi writes, “The misdemeanor classification of the charge against Deommodore Lenoir is the key information here, as is the fact that he’s already been released along with a court date over a month out. Potential NFL suspensions are adjugated outside the legal process, but a felony charge would obviously also bode worse in that arena.” The league doesn’t take felony charges lightly. Just recently, the league announced a 10-week suspension for free agent Justin Tucker for the 2025 regular season. Tucker is notably facing s—xual misconduct allegations. The suspension will take effect from 26th August and will run all the way through November 11.

Will a similar fate be in store for Lenoir? The 49ers have yet to release any official statement regarding the incident. But if he misses the training camp because of his court date, that will hamper his chances in the new season significantly. How will the league respond to Lenoir’s legal troubles? Is this going to be a major roadblock in his rising NFL career? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.