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 |
Browns stock report: Week Eight
With the Browns falling below .500 after a 20-10 loss at San Francisco on Sunday, we assess whose stock is rising — and falling.
Browns players of the week: Week Eight
Here's our vote for the Browns' offensive, defensive and special-teams standouts in their 20-10 loss at San Francisco on Sunday.
Gore, 49ers too much for Browns
Frank Gore ran for both 125-plus yards and a touchdown in a fourth straight game as the 49ers beat the Browns 20-10.
Browns-49ers prediction
The 49ers figure to prove a little too much for the Browns, who can nonetheless keep this interesting, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Browns fantasy report: Week Eight
Can Montario Hardesty post another productive week? Is Evan Moore worth a start? Here are some of the Browns' fantasy football options this week.
Browns' special-teams play a worry
The Browns' special-teams play, a strength in recent seasons, has been a major weakness recently, no small concern for a club that doesn't score many points.
Browns They Said It: Week Eight
The following are quotes from the Browns' media availability on Wednesday.
Reports: Browns RB Hillis to return to practice
Browns RB Peyton Hillis (hamstring) was slated to practice on Wednesday, head coach Pat Shurmur said, according to multiple media outlets.
Browns 60-second rant: Cleveland can push San Francisco
The Browns, underdogs at San Francisco Sunday, can give the 5-1 49ers a tough game, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Browns rookie report: Week Seven
Here's a recap of notable contributions by Browns rookies in Cleveland's 6-3 win vs. Seattle on Sunday.
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.
