Paul Kruger
38-Year-Old
Free Agent
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
Underwhelms as starter
Kruger had 25 tackles (19 solo) and 1.5 sacks in 16 games for the Saints last year. He also had one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
ANALYSIS
Hoping to catch lightning in a bottle, the Saints signed Kruger -- only two years removed from a 11-sack season in Cleveland -- a few days before the start of the season. While Kruger served as a useful real-life starter opposite Cameron Jordan, the veteran defensive end did little to warrant the attention of fantasy owners. A free agent this offseason, Kruger could still return to New Orleans, though the team will likely look to draft a young pass rusher even if he re-signs. Regardless, with only four total sacks over his last two seasons, Kruger is unlikely to be a contributor to fantasy teams in 2017 no matter where he lands this offseason.
Hoping to catch lightning in a bottle, the Saints signed Kruger -- only two years removed from a 11-sack season in Cleveland -- a few days before the start of the season. While Kruger served as a useful real-life starter opposite Cameron Jordan, the veteran defensive end did little to warrant the attention of fantasy owners. A free agent this offseason, Kruger could still return to New Orleans, though the team will likely look to draft a young pass rusher even if he re-signs. Regardless, with only four total sacks over his last two seasons, Kruger is unlikely to be a contributor to fantasy teams in 2017 no matter where he lands this offseason.
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Measurables Review
How do Paul Kruger's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
270 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.83 secShuttle Time
4.47 secCone Drill
7.52 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
108 inBench Press
24 repsPast Fantasy Outlooks
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Kruger had a bounce-back campaign in 2014 after a disappointing debut season with the Browns, collecting a career-high 11 sacks and playing in all 16 games. The defensive scheme isn't expected to be significantly different under defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil, so look for another strong year from the 29-year-old Krueger. He should once again have few problems locking down a starting outside linebacker spot.
More Fantasy News
Cleared to play in Week 7
Kruger (back) is active for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Chiefs, BJ Kissel of Chiefs.com reports.
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Deemed questionable for Sunday
The Saints have listed Kruger (back) as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Chiefs.
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Held out Sunday
Kruger (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
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Questionable to return
Kruger is questionable to return to Sunday's game against San Diego after suffering a back injury, Larry Holder of the Times-Picayune reports.
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To sign with Saints
Kruger is in line to sign with the Saints, reports NFL.com.
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