Tampa Bay Storm defensive back Traco Rachal was named the league’s defensive player of the week after his performance in the Storm’s 41-37 victory over New Orleans on Friday.

Rachal registered 12.5 tackles and notched a game-clinching interception on the final play of the game to help the Storm get back into the playoff picture.

Tampa Bay (4-6) returns to the field Friday when the Storm face the Grand Rapids Rampage (3-7) on the road.

In other Storm news, the team again signed Daryon Brutley to the active roster and placed defensive back Byron Jones on injured reserve. Brutley was waived late last week to make room for Jones, who was activated from injured reserve to replace Brutley for last Friday’s win over New Orleans. However, Jones suffered a hamstring injury in that victory and was forced back to injured reserve.

In addition, the team signed defensive back Scott Cunningham to the practice squad.

Offensive lineman Kenyatta Jones (calf) was ruled out for Friday’s game, and Brutley (concussion) also may not be able to play for the second consecutive week, meaning Cunningham could see the field if Tampa Bay decides to carry four defensive backs.