Maurkice Pouncey remains far off from a return to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL Media's Rand Getlin reported Thursday that Pouncey is experiencing complications from his ankle injury and is expected to undergo a second surgery, according to sources briefed of the injury.
The setback has prompted fears that Pouncey will miss more of the season than initially anticipated.
Pouncey suffered a broken bone in his ankle in a preseason game on Aug. 23. He underwent surgery to repair the break and was placed on injured reserve with the designated to return tag on Sept.