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 rookie report: Week Six
Here's our take on the play of Browns rookies in Sunday's loss to Oakland.
Browns 60-second rant: Holding on to Hillis the right move
The trading deadline passed without Browns RB Peyton Hillis being traded. This was the right move for Cleveland, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Browns sign RB Ogbonnaya
The Browns signed RB Chris Ogbonnaya off Houston's practice squad Tuesday and waived third-string RB Armond Smith, the team announced.
Punchless offense, special-teams problems concern Browns
The Browns threw 45 times and surrendered two special-teams TDs in a loss at Oakland Sunday — two major red flags for a team with a small margin for error.
Reports: Browns not considering Hillis trade
Browns head coach Pat Shurmur told reporters Monday that the club isn't shopping RB Peyton Hillis, who suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss at Oakland.
Browns players of the week: Week Six
Here's our take on the Browns' top offensive, defensive and special-teams players from Cleveland's 24-17 loss at Oakland on Sunday.
Raiders survive late push, top Browns
A pair of special teams touchdowns helped the Raiders top the Browns 24-17 in their first home game since the death of owner Al Davis.
Raiders QB Campbell has broken collarbone
Raiders QB Jason Campbell left the team's Week Six game vs. the Browns after suffering a collarbone injury.
Browns CB Haden inactive with knee injury
Browns CB Joe Haden (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game at Oakland, according to the club. Dimitri Patterson is expected to start in his place.
Browns-Raiders matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Raiders game.
Five questions with PFW Browns correspondent Tony Grossi
PFW Browns correspondent Tony Grossi, the Browns' beat writer for The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer, recently answered five questions about Cleveland as it enters the second quarter of the 2011 campaign.
Browns rookie WR Little gets promotion
After a review of the offense during the Week Five bye, the Browns promoted rookie WR Greg Little into the starting lineup at the "X" position.
Browns-Raiders matchup of the day: Friday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Raiders game.
Browns They Said It: Week Six
The following are quotes from the Browns' media availability on Thursday. Quotes are from transcripts provided by the team.
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.