Deommodore Lenoir of the San Francisco 49ers expressed his disappointment upon hearing that DK Metcalf requested a trade from the Seattle Seahawks. Lenoir shared this sentiment during an Instagram live session, humorously stating he was 'lowkey mad' about the potential loss of Metcalf from their NFC West rivalry. While he acknowledged that rookie Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a talented player, Lenoir believes that facing Metcalf is simply more enjoyable due to the physical challenge he presents on the field.

Lenoir emphasized the unique intensity Metcalf brings to games, stating, 'You're gonna come try to hit somebody in the face,' which makes their battles exciting. In contrast, he finds playing against Smith-Njigba less compelling, noting the rookie's propensity to seek penalties. Lenoir even went as far as to suggest welcoming Metcalf to the 49ers if he were to leave Seattle, underlining the mutual respect between players in the fierce rivalry.