James Harrison has more back surgery

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    Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison had his second back surgery in two weeks, his agent confirmed. But Wednesday's procedure was minor and they don't expect any further complications.

    "It's really nothing more than a follow-up to the previous procedure," said Harrison's agent, Bill Parise. "It's nothing new or nothing crazy at all."

    The four-time Pro Bowler had his first surgery on Feb. 21 to remove part of a herniated disc in his lower back. But Harrison later announced on his Facebook page that he's getting another surgery Wednesday to clean up the previous procedure.

    The original timeline for recovery was about five weeks. But Parise said Wednesday it's probably closer to six weeks now when Harrison will be 100 percent.

    "It's just one extra week; that's all we lost there," Parise said of Harrison's rehab. "We don't anticipate any delays in his training or his reporting. James' health will not be an issue at all. He should be good."

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