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 |
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Browns-Bengals matchup of the day: Tuesday
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Pressure increases for AFC North contenders
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NFL moves Lions at Saints into prime time
The NFL has announced that a matchup of NFC playoff contenders has been flexed into the "Sunday Night Football" prime-time spot in Week 13.
Browns rookie report: Week 11
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Browns stock report: Week 11
Here's whose stock is rising and falling after Cleveland's 14-10 win vs. Jacksonville on Sunday.
Browns players of the week: Week 11
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Shorts and Shells: Week 11
The Thanksgiving teams go 6-0 in Week 11; Raheem Morris gets too aggressive; some offensive rookies hit the wall; and much more.
Browns get goal-line stand, defeat Jaguars
Jacksonville rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert's pass into the end zone on the game's final play was incomplete, allowing the Browns to escape with a 14-10 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Jaguars-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening sees the Browns earning their fourth win of the season on Sunday.
Browns' Taylor showing pass-rush ability
One of the Browns' better pass rushers has been rookie DT Phil Taylor, who leads the club with four sacks, a total higher than he notched in any of his collegiate seasons.
Jaguars-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
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Browns fantasy report: Week 11
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Jaguars-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
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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.
