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 |
Patriots-Browns matchup of the day: Saturday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Nine game between the Patriots and Browns.
Flashback: Browns' recent Week Nine performances
Take a quick stroll down memory lane with PFW for a recap of the Browns' Week Nine contests each of the last five seasons.
Report: Patriots will activate OG Mankins
The Patriots will reportedly activate two-time Pro Bowl OG Logan Mankins for Sunday's game against the Browns, a move that is happening much sooner than expected.
Stuckey likes what he's seen from rookie QB McCoy
Once Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy got his opportunity to play, his leadership and timing immediately impressed teammate WR Chansi Stuckey, according to AFC North Whispers.
Stuckey key part of Browns' passing attack known for working middle
Chansi Stuckey leads the Browns' wide receivers in catches and yards, primarily working out of the slot, and enjoys the space afforded to him inside.
Patriots-Browns matchup of the day: Friday
Whether the Browns' run defense can slow Patriots RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis is a matchup to watch in Sunday's Patriots-Browns game.
Three-and-out with Patriots radio color commentator Gino Cappelletti
Each week we'll talk to former Patriots star and current broadcaster Gino Cappelletti. This week, Gino talked about what Logan Mankins' return means for the team and how head coach Bill Belichick prepares his teams to avoid trap games.
Page, Taylor out; Chung questionable for Patriots-Browns
Patriots RB Fred Taylor (toe) and S Jarrad Page (calf) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Reports: Browns QB McCoy to get third consecutive start
Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy will make his third consecutive start on Sunday against the Patriots with QBs Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace to miss practice again Friday with ankle injuries, head coach Eric Mangini said, according to multiple media ...
Three-and-out with Bengals S Chris Crocker
PFW recently caught up with Bengals S Chris Crocker, who played three seasons with the Browns (2003-05) at the beginning of his career, and asked him about a couple of Cleveland-related topics, including his take on the 2010 Browns.
Five questions with Browns WR Chansi Stuckey
PFW recently caught up with Browns WR Chansi Stuckey leading up to the Week Nine game vs. New England to get his thoughts on a variety of topics, including the club's identity.
Patriots-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Nine game between the Patriots and the Browns.
Patriots-Browns matchup of the day: Wednesday
The battle of the Browns' and Patriots' special teams is a matchup to watch in Sunday's Patriots-Browns game.
Mangini: Browns won't claim Moss
The Browns aren't going to claim ex-Vikings WR Randy Moss on waivers, head coach Eric Mangini said Wednesday.
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.
