ESPN analyst Matt Miller says he underwent life-saving amputation of left arm after car accident

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ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller revealed on Tuesday that he was in a serious car accident.

Miller said he was airlifted from the accident in Missouri and underwent a life-saving amputation of his left arm.

“Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital. I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses and medical staff. I’m incredibly fortunate to be writing this,” Miller wrote on X.

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Matt Miller standing on the field at Lambeau Field during the NFL Draft.

“As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead, I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time.”

Miller said he looks forward to continuing his recovery and getting back on ESPN to talk football while thanking everyone for their support.

“Thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers and kind messages — they have meant so much to me and my family during this time,” Miller wrote.

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“I look forward to continuing my recovery and getting back to ESPN to talk football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class.”

Members of the NFL media took to the comment section of Miller’s post to send their well-wishes.

Miller joined ESPN in 2021 as an NFL Draft contributor, eventually returning as a year-round analyst in 2022. He became part of ESPN’s NFL Draft coverage when he made his on-air debut in 2023, during rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft.

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Before joining ESPN, Miller was Bleacher Report’s lead NFL Draft writer from 2010 to 2021. He worked as the director of scouting for New Era Scouting from 2006 to 2010.

He attended Missouri Southern State University, and has two children, Hayley and Emmitt.

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