The Washington Redskins have placed SS Chris Horton on Injured Reserve and re-signed running RB Quinton Ganther, the team announced Wednesday.

Ganther, originally signed with the team on Oct. 20, but was inactive for the team’s Week 7 contest against Philadelphia, prior to the Redskins bye week. He was released this past Saturday.

Ganther has played in 13 games over the last three seasons for the Tennessee Titans. He spent the majority of 2006 and 2007 on the Titans’ practice squad before sticking to the 53-man roster for all of 2008. Last season, Ganther had nine carries for 61 yards (6.8 avg.) and caught six passes for 43 yards.

Horton, who injured a toe last Sunday at Atlanta, played in all eight Redskins contests, with five starts. He registered 36 tackles, including two for loss, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery.

With Horton gone for the rest of the season, Reed Doughty will take over at strong safety for the Redskins.

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