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 strike early, sign Kruger
The Browns’ revamped regime made an early free-agent statement with the signing of Ravens OLB Paul Kruger.
Ravens' OLB plan is clear
From all indications, the Ravens will go with Paul Kruger and rookie Courtney Upshaw at outside linebacker to begin the season.
Suggs has successful surgery
Ravens OLB Terrell Suggs has successfully undergone surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, the team said Tuesday. No timetable was given for his return.
Ravens' Kruger must improve run defense
To successfully take over a starting OLB job, Baltimore's Paul Kruger must do a better job of stopping the run, according to AFC Whispers.
Emerging Kruger another pass-rush weapon for Ravens
The Ravens' pass rush has been even more productive and formidable recently with reserve OLB Paul Kruger emerging as a dangerous pass rusher.
Adams a 'stabilizing presence' for Steelers
Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin says that OT Flozell Adams has played better than expected and "is only concerned about winning," according to AFC North Whispers.
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.
