Storm Add DB, Place Two on IR

Published on May 23, 2012 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm added defensive back Erick Harris to the roster and placed defensive lineman Eugene Kinlaw and fullback/defensive lineman Wondell Rutledge on injured reserve, announced vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch.

Harris (6-foot-0, 213 lbs., Liberty) joins the Storm adding depth to the defensive backfield. He spent four games with the Kansas City Command earlier this season after having appeared in 11 games with the Command in 2011. Harris has also spent time with the Cleveland Gladiators and the Grand Rapids Rampage in the AFL. Prior to playing in the AFL he spent two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs (2007-08) after joining the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006.

Kinlaw (6-3, 300, Troy) has appeared in three games and recorded eight tackles, two for a loss and a sack. Rutledge (6-2, 325, Toledo) has played in eight games and lined up both on offense and defense. Rutledge has scored one touchdown this season on a fumble recovery. Both players will remain on injured reserve for a minimum of four weeks.

The team also place defensive back Rod Mosley (5-11, 185, Texas A&M-Kingsville) on reassignment.

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm celebrates its 25th season in the AFL. Bright House Family Four packs starting at $59 and single-game tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting the McDonalds Ticket Office at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Group tickets and season ticket packages are still available, for more information call 813.301.6600 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com .

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