In the world of professional football, where drama is as common as touchdown celebrations, one 49ers player just served up a hilarious slice of workplace awkwardness.

The Awkward Reunion

Deommodore Lenoir, this year’s recipient of the Dwight Clark Legacy Award, found himself in a potentially cringe-worthy situation when Robert Saleh returned as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator. The backstory? During a game against the Jets, Lenoir had unleashed some serious trash talk directly at Saleh, and he was low-key terrified about potential payback.

From Nervous to Nonchalant

“I was kind of nervous because I had just screamed at him when we played the Jets,” Lenoir confessed. But plot twist: Saleh not only remembered the incident but brought it up in their first team meeting, turning what could have been an awkward moment into pure comedic gold.

Back in the Game

After being fired from the Jets just five games into the 2024 season and briefly consulting for the Packers, Saleh’s return to the 49ers signals a potential defensive renaissance. Lenoir seems stoked about the coach’s energy, noting that Saleh is “putting a lot of confidence in the secondary”.

Apparently, in the NFL, a little trash talk is just another day at the office.