Concussion lands offensive tackle Pace on questionable list

ST. LOUIS -- Orlando Pace made a rapid return from a concussion to the St. Louis Rams' lineup last week.

But the seven-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle was extremely limited in practice due to post-concussion syndrome on Wednesday and will again be listed as questionable for this week. Coach Scott Linehan said it'll be a day-to-day proposition this week and probably for many weeks to come.

"This post-concussion syndrome is something that goes on and on and on for weeks," Linehan said. "We'll just keep an eye on it."

Linehan said Pace wasn't specific about the symptoms.

"He said his head's not quite right and he just doesn't feel quite right," Linehan said. "So we've got to be a little cautious with him as we have been."

The Rams would go with the same alignment they used after Pace was injured in Week 2 if his symptoms do not subside. Left guard Todd Steussie moved to Pace's left tackle spot and Adam Goldberg moved to left guard.

Richie Incognito moved to center from guard in Week 2 after center Andy McCollum was lost for the season with a knee injury.

"I've been really happy with the fact that they're adjusting," Linehan said. "We're not unlike a lot of teams that have to deal with this musical chair issue with the O-line. It's part of the game, unfortunately, but I think those guys are doing a good job."

Pace was hurt on an extra-point attempt in the second quarter at San Francisco when the 49ers overloaded his side and bowled him over. He landed hard on his head.

Linehan said he didn't believe it would have been beneficial to hold Pace out last week.

No other players were listed on the injury report. Outside linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa started last week with a dislocated elbow, wearing a brace, and said there were no after-effects.