NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Titans have placed wide receiver Justin Hunter, who suffered a lacerated spleen Sunday in a road loss to the Texans, on injured reserve.

Hunter was in a Houston hospital Sunday and Monday nights and is slated to stay one more night before returning to Nashville on Wednesday.

He took a big hit from Houston safety Danieal Manning on a pass that was intercepted by Johnathan Joseph. The second-year receiver later returned to action, but as symptoms got worse he was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a lacerated spleen.

Hunter recorded 28 catches for 498 yards and three touchdowns in his second season. The Titans traded up to draft him out of Tennessee in the second round in 2013.

The Titans play Kendall Wright and Nate Washington in their regular receiver mix. Veteran Derek Hagan saw snaps once Hunter was out on Sunday.

The other receiver on the roster is Kris Durham, who was claimed off waivers from Detroit on Aug. 31. He has been inactive for 10 games and did play in the two games for which he dressed.