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 positional analysis: Linebackers
This is the seventh in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 season. Here is our analysis of Cleveland's LB situation.
Draft Dose: NFL coaching changes
Where will newly installed head coaches around the league go with their first pick with their new franchise?
AFC North free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the free-agent picture for each club, here featuring the AFC North.
Browns positional analysis: Defensive linemen
This is the sixth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 season. Here is our analysis of Cleveland's DL situation.
Browns positional analysis: Offensive linemen
This is the fifth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 season. Here is our analysis of Cleveland's OL situation.
Browns positional analysis: Tight ends
This is the fourth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 season. Here is our analysis of Cleveland's TE situation.
Report: Browns give PK Dawson franchise tag
The Browns gave the franchise tag to PK Phil Dawson on Tuesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported via Twitter.
Browns QB Wallace wants chance to start
A chance to compete for a starting job is what Browns QB Seneca Wallace will seek when free agency begins.
Browns positional analysis: Wide receivers
This is the third in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 season. Here is our analysis of Cleveland's WR situation.
Browns positional analysis: Running backs
This is the second in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 season. Here is our analysis of Cleveland's RB situation.
Browns positional analysis: Quarterbacks
This is the first in a series of position-by-position looks at the Browns' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. We begin with an analysis of Cleveland's QB situation.
Browns retain seven assistants, add five more
The Browns announced Monday that they have completed new head coach Pat Shurmur's coaching staff, with seven assistants from Eric Mangini's 2010 staff staying on and and five new assistants joining the fold.
AFC North 2010 season-in-review team reports
Troy Polamalu was a big-play maker for the Steelers' No. 2-ranked defense, and his strong play helped Pittsburgh reach the Super Bowl for the third time in six years.
Shurmur to serve as Browns' offensive coordinator
Browns head coach Pat Shurmur will be his own offensive coordinator, he told The Plain Dealer on Thursday.
NT Rogers among Browns cuts
In a move likely meant to shed salary, the Browns released six players on Wednesday, headlined by NT Shaun Rogers.
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.
