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 |
Bowens named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
The NFL named Browns LB David Bowens, who returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in the Browns' 30-17 win at New Orleans on Sunday, the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week Seven, the league announced Wednesday.
They said it: Browns Tuesday edition
Here's a sampling of Browns quotes from Tuesday's media interview availability. All quotes are from transcripts provided by the club.
Browns' 60-second rant: Sustaining momentum the key
The postseason is a long shot for the Browns, given the schedule and the five losses already piled high. But continued improvement should be an expectation, and regresssion should be considered a disappointment, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Browns rookie report: Week Seven
Here's our weekly look at the contributions made by Browns rookies this season.
Browns sign WR Williams, waive WR Figurs
The Browns announced the signing of WR Demetrius Williams and the waiving of WR Yamon Figurs on Tuesday. The club also said it had waived RB James Davis and claimed RB Thomas Clayton off waivers from New England, moves reported ...
Reports: Browns waive RB Davis, claim RB Clayton
The Browns waived RB James Davis and claimed RB Thomas Clayton off waivers from New England, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
Strong special teams, creative 'D' keeping Browns competitive
The Browns may have only two wins this season, but they have been tough to shake in their five losses. And in their victory at New Orleans Sunday, they showed why their style of play can be so vexing for ...
Eric Mangini hot-seat meter: Cooling
The Browns' 30-17 dismantling of the Saints on Sunday was a credit to the Browns' execution and coaching.
Browns MVP Meter: Week Seven
Here's a look at the Browns' top five team MVP candidates through seven games.
Browns' players of the week: Week Seven
Here are the Browns' players of the week on offense, defense and special teams for Week Seven.
Browns ride defense in stunner over Saints
David Bowens returned two of Drew Brees' four interceptions for touchdowns and the Browns took a stunning 30-17 victory over the defending champion Saints on Sunday.
Browns-Saints third-quarter notes
Here's notes on the third quarter of Browns-Saints from a Cleveland perspective.
Sideline worker injured during Browns-Saints game
A sideline worker was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's Browns-Saints game after Saints WR Courtney Roby collided with him on a punt return.
Browns-Saints second-quarter notes
Here's notes on the second quarter of Browns-Saints from a Cleveland perspective.
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.
