By Nick Wagoner
Senior Writer

After injuries ravaged the Rams at the safety position in the past two weeks, the team added some depth Tuesday afternoon by signing Bhawoh Jue to a one-year contract.

Jue visited the Rams previously but was not signed to a deal. But with Corey Chavous battling a pectoral injury and Jerome Carter (foot) likely out for the season and Todd Johnson suffering a sprained neck against Arizona, the Rams needed to find somebody to provide depth.

Johnson and Carter suffered their injuries against the Cardinals and cornerback Ron Bartell was forced to step in at safety.

Jue is in his seventh season after being released by San Diego. In his six previous seasons, Jue has posted 181 tackles, 1.5 sacks, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Some Rams fans might remember the team’s interest in Jue before he signed with San Diego as a free agent before the 2005 season.

Jue will provide depth this week depending on the status of Chavous and Johnson. Rams coach Scott Linehan said Monday he was optimistic Chavous could return this week and Johnson would be available.

If not, it’s possible Bartell would be at free safety with Oshiomogho Atogwe moving to the strong safety spot.

Carter is expected to go on injured reserve to make room for Jue as the Rams have a roster exemption this week for defensive tackle Claude Wroten’s return from a four-game suspension.

Linehan also indicated Monday that the Rams would be looking to add a receiver this week because of the ankle injury to Dante Hall and the leg injuries for Isaac Bruce and Dane Looker. The team added receiver Brandon Williams to the roster. Williams played for San Francisco most recently.