Kruger, 30, was cut by the franchise Monday morning, a person familiar with the move confirmed. He started all 46 games in which he appeared for the Browns the past three seasons and had been working as a starter throughout this preseason. Rookie second-round draft pick Emmanuel Ogbah or rookie fourth-round selection Joe Schobert could become the new starting outside linebacker opposite Nate Orchard.
The Browns are expected to announce several other cuts Monday morning. All NFL teams must trim their rosters from a maximum of 90 players to 75 before 4 p.m. Tuesday and from 75 to 53 before 4 p.