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 fantasy report: Week Six
Is TE Ben Watson or Evan Moore the one for fantasy owners to grab? Is Peyton Hillis worth starting? Here's a look at some of the Browns' fantasy football options this week.
Browns-Raiders matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Raiders game.
Patricia Modell, wife of Art Modell, passes away
Patricia Modell, wife of former Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell, passed away Wednesday at 80.
Browns DE Benard placed on non-football injury list
The Browns have placed DE Marcus Benard, injured in a motorcycle accident Monday, on the reserve/non-football injury list, the club said Wednesday.
Browns-Raiders matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Raiders game.
Browns 60-second rant: Big challenge coming in Oakland
It may take the Browns' best effort of the season to date to beat the Raiders in Oakland, PFW's Mike Wilkening writes.
Browns-Raiders matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a matchup to watch in Sunday's Browns-Raiders game.
Reports: Benard faces two charges after accident
Browns DE Marcus Benard was charged Tuesday with reckless operation and driving under suspension after a motorcycle accident Monday, multiple media outlets reported.
Quality, toughness of AFC North clubs evident early
Through five weeks, only one division has all four teams with records of .500 or better: the AFC North.
Report: Browns DL Benard hospitalized after motorcycle accident
Browns DE Marcus Benard was hospitalized Monday after crashing his motorcycle into a highway wall in Cleveland. He reportedly suffered a broken hand.
Reports: Hillis confirms agent advised him not to play
Browns RB Peyton Hillis explained further his decision not to play vs. Miami in Week Three because of strep throat, confirming that agent Kennard McGuire advised him not to play.
Work still plentiful for Hillis in Browns' new offense
Though he has more competition for work, Browns RB Peyton Hillis remains the starter in an offense that keeps its tailbacks busy.
Browns They Said It: Bye-week edition
Here's a sampling of quotes from head coach Pat Shurmur and Browns players from Tuesday's media availablity.
Report: Hillis' agent advised him not to play in Week Three
Kennard McGuire, the agent for Browns RB Peyton Hillis, told The Associated Press that he advised Hillis not to play in Week Three vs. Miami because of strep throat.
Browns rookie report: Week Four
Here's a look at how Browns rookies fared in the Week Four loss to Tennessee.
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.
