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 |
AFC North's defenses shining
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Browns need to improve to surprise in AFC North
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Browns players of the week: Week Seven
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Browns win field goal battle vs. Seahawks
Phil Dawson converted two field goals over 50 yards and had two others blocked, but gave the Browns a 6-3 win Sunday over the sloppy Seahawks.
Seahawks-Browns prediction
PFW's Mike Wilkening sees the Browns getting back to .500 with a win vs. Seattle.
After uneven start, finish key for Browns' McCoy
It's clear the final 11 games will be key for Browns QB Colt McCoy as he tries to hold on to the starting job for the long term.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Browns sign RB Smith to practice squad
The Browns signed RB Armond Smith to the practice squad, the team announced Thursday.
Browns They Said It: Week Seven
The following are quotes from the Browns' media availability on Wednesday.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Seahawks-Browns game.
Browns LB Fujita sent home ill
Browns starting LB Scott Fujita has been sent home from practice with symptoms from a concussion suffered Sunday in Oakland.
Seahawks-Browns matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Seahawks game.
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.