PRO FOOTBALL : Colts Take Wide Receiver Cox from Rams

Add a wide receiver to the Rams’ shopping list, and a right guard to their roster.

The Indianapolis Colts signed Ram wide receiver Aaron Cox to a two-year contract Wednesday for $1.5 million.

At the same time the Rams learned they will acquire offensive guard Leo Goeas from San Diego today.

Goeas will sign a three-year contract for $2.6 million with the Chargers in the morning and then will be traded to the Rams for a fourth-round draft selection.

Goeas will arrive at Rams Park later in the day, too late to bid farewell to Cox.

“Aaron’s a little disappointed in having to leave the Rams,” said Ernie Wright, Cox’s agent. “I called the Rams, but they didn’t want to get into the bidding for him.”

Cox, a first-round selection of the Rams in 1988, was bothered by hamstring injuries during his first four years in Anaheim. Last season a sore ankle limited his play.

Cox has caught 98 passes in his career for 1,673 yards with eight touchdowns.

“The Colts are looking for him to catch 55 to 60 passes this season,” Wright said. “I think in Aaron’s situation, it’s just a matter of staying healthy and getting with the right club.”