Cleveland Browns
Paul Kruger - #99 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 270 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/15/1986 |
| Birthplace | Rexburg, ID |
| College | Utah |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 25th pick by Ravens |
With potential sale in works, what's next for Browns?
Randy Lerner’s time as the Browns’ majority owner looks to be coming to an end. Now, attention turns to the potential ripple effect.
Report: Browns DT Rubin had procedure to repair slight pelvic tear
Brown DT Ahtyba Rubin underwent a procedure to repair a slight pelvic tear six weeks ago, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Success of Browns' offense depends on ORT Schwartz
If the Browns' offense is going to show significant improvement in 2012, rookie OT Mitchell Schwartz will have to play a big role.
Browns' ownership could be changing
Several media outlets have reported rumors of the Browns being for sale in recent weeks. Now, the Browns have issued a statement to address the speculation.
Dolphins sign OG Steinbach
Former Browns OG Eric Steinbach agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins, according to Terry McCormick of National Football Post.
Odds say AFC North looks like two-horse race
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Browns sign QB Weeden
One day after signing RB Trent Richardson, their top draft pick, the Browns agreed on a deal with first-round QB Brandon Weeden.
Browns, Richardson strike deal
The Browns and RB Trent Richardson, the No. 3 overall pick in April's draft, have reached agreement on a contract, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.
AFC North training-camp reports
Pro Football Weekly's preview of what to expect from the Ravens, Bengals, Browns and Steelers in training camp.
Browns sign second-round pick Gordon
The Browns announced the signing of rookie WR Josh Gordon on Monday.
Deadline passes for signing franchised players to long-term deals
Several players will have to play 2012 under the franchise tender after the deadline for signing long-term extensions passed.
Gordon adds to Browns' WR competition
The Browns’ selection of Josh Gordon in Thursday’s supplemental draft adds to the competition at the WR position.
Browns take WR Gordon in supplemental draft
The Browns used a second-round pick in Thursday’s supplemental draft to select former Baylor WR Josh Gordon.
Ranking the last-place teams heading into 2012
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Report: Browns DT Tripp arrested for burglary
Browns DT Kiante Tripp was arrested for burglary in College Park, Ga., MyFoxAtlanta.com reported Tuesday.
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the agreement says Kruger, who led the Super Bowl-champion Baltimore Ravens in sacks last season, has agreed to contract terms with the Cleveland Browns.|||||||
Kruger and the club agreed to a five-year deal Tuesday, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it has not yet been announced by the Browns. Kruger gives the Browns a proven pass-rusher as they transition to a new defensive system. He had 13 1/2 sacks last season, including two in the Super Bowl as Baltimore held off San Francisco to win the title.
The Baltimore Ravens have left Kruger inactive for their playoff game against the New England Patriots.|||||||
Kruger, a second-round draft pick, has joined with Michael Oher and Lardarius Webb to make significant contributions as rookies this season. He played in the last eight games of the regular season and had an interception in overtime against Pittsburgh in the penultimate week.