The Cincinnati Bengals have called off the season for second-year defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr.
On Friday, head coach Zac Taylor announced the Bengals were placing Jenkins on injured reserve with an ankle injury that caused him to leave Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Since players have to spend at least four weeks on injured reserve before they can possibly return to the team, it means he will miss the remaining three games.
It wasn’t exactly a great season for the young player. He was a pretty good run defender, but forgettable as a pass rusher. Missing these last few games’ worth of snaps is a disappointing end for his development.
The defense didn’t look any better this season, and the coaching staff and front office should be examining each player on an individual level to see where competition needs added. It is hard to say the team shouldn’t bring in competition at the defensive tackle spot right now.
With Jenkins out, that means McKinnley Jackson is in for a bigger role over the next three games after asking for a trade earlier this season due to a lack of playing time.
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