ESPNBoston.com reporter Mike Reiss, citing a "source close to the situation," has just posted an item saying that Fred Taylor will need to undergo surgery on his injured ankle.

It is not expected to be a season-ending injury, however.

Taylor was hurt on his final carry of last Sunday's win over Baltimore, when he came up limping after a three-yard carry.

The 33-year-old running back rushed for over 100 yards in Week 3 against Atlanta.