What To Know
- ESPN NFL analyst Matt Miller is undergoing a long recovery after a serious car accident.
- The accident resulted in the amputation of his left arm and multiple other injuries.
- Miller expressed deep gratitude for the medical staff and overwhelming support from friends, colleagues, and fans as he focuses on his rehabilitation and eventual return to ESPN.
ESPN NFL analyst Matt Miller is facing a lengthy recovery after surviving a devastating car crash that resulted in the loss of his arm. On Tuesday, June 23, the sports commentator revealed on social media that he was airlifted to a hospital after suffering severe injuries in a collision with a semi-trailer truck the previous week.
In a post on X, Miller shared details of the harrowing ordeal and the long recovery journey ahead.
“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,” wrote Miller.
“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,” he posted.
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.…
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) June 23, 2026
“Thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers, and kind messages — they have meant so much to me and my family during this time,” wrote a grateful Miller. “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.”
Before joining ESPN in 2021, Miller was the lead NFL Draft writer for Bleacher Report from 2010 to 2021. He frequently appears on the network’s programs such as NFL Live, SportsCenter, and Get Up! to provide scouting reports, mock drafts, and player evaluations.
Friends, colleagues, and fans flooded social media with messages of support, encouragement, and well-wishes as Miller began his recovery journey.
“Wow. Says a lot about you that the first thing you do is thank the people that took care of you,” wrote former NFL offensive lineman and broadcaster Ross Tucker. “Get well and hang in there,” posted sportswriter Ian Rapoport. “Best wishes for a speedy recovery. We are pulling for you!” wrote sports commentator Adam Schefter.
“Matt – I’m so sorry. I’ll be praying for you. Let me know if you need anything at all during your recovery,” shared NFL Network’s commentator Daniel Jeremiah, while sports personality Robert Griffin III wrote, “Praying for you my guy. God’s angels are encamped around you and your family.” Journalist Mina Kimes wrote: “Ah Matt, I’m so sorry to hear this—and so relieved to hear you pulled through. We’re all behind you. Much love to you and yours this week.”