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49ers cornerback blasts legendary receiver after ‘really average’ Mike Evans comments

Terrell Owens played the first eight seasons of his NFL career with the 49ers. Owens has been tuning in to the 49ers’ undefeated start to the season, but wasn’t impressed with Mike Evans’ most recent performance against the Commanders on…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 12:28 AM
49ers cornerback blasts legendary receiver after ‘really average’ Mike Evans comments
Key Things to Know
  • 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir responded to Terrell Owens after Owens called receiver Mike Evans' recent play "really average."
  • Terrell Owens argued on his podcast that Mike Evans lacked blazing speed and made routine plays against Washington.
  • Lenoir rejected Owens' criticism on Instagram Stories, stating that Evans is "1 of 1."
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir defended teammate Mike Evans after Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens criticized Evans' recent performance. Speaking on his podcast, Owens evaluated Evans' play against the Washington Commanders, claiming he could replicate Evans' routes and calling his catches "really average." Lenoir fired back on Instagram Stories, calling Evans "1 of 1" and telling Owens to stop.

Evans entered the Monday Night Football game managing rib and Achilles injuries. Across six games during San Francisco's undefeated start, the wideout recorded 27 receptions for 420 yards and three touchdowns from quarterback Brock Purdy, but he will miss the team's Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

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