Cincinnati is in a state of flux this week on defense after losing starting cornerback Leon Hall for the season due to injury. The Bengals are weighing their options on whether to start either Adam Jones or Kelly Jennings in place of Hall this week.

According to Jennings on Friday, Nov. 18, the team will make a game-time decision on who will get the nod against Baltimore on Sunday.

“I’ll be ready if my number is called,” Jennings said. “I’ve been playing on third downs and have to prepare myself mentally. Going from 20 plays to possibly 80 plays you have to take on a whole different mindset. I’m prepared to get the job done when called upon.”

Cincinnati acquired Jennings this summer in a trade with Seattle to add depth to the secondary. Head coach Marvin Lewis said in his news conference on Wednesday that more is expected out of Jennings with Hall out.

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Jennings may not be the biggest corner around, but he utilizes his speed and quickness to make plays. He does a nice job breaking on the ball and will mix it up with receivers. The former Miami Hurricane filled in admirably when Hall went down in the game against Pittsburgh.

“Baltimore is going to be another fight, but we have to play our game,” Jennings said. “We don’t have any real superstars on defense. Our coaching staff has done an outstanding job preparing us all, so when your number is called it’s time to play. I’m ready to step up.”

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