It was reported on Sunday that a "stubborn" infection in Rob Gronkowski's broken left forearm will require another surgery.

However, that surgery is not set in stone. If he does go under the knife again, his status for the beginning of the 2013 season might in jeopardy.

Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed as much. He emphasized that any speculation about Gronkowski missing regular-season action is "way off," and no determinations have been made on a fourth procedure.

"I'm not sure what's going to happen," Rosenhaus said. "There's no surgery scheduled, and we're not sure he's going to need one."