Matt Miller, an NFL Draft Analyst for ESPN, is taking an indefinite leave of absence to focus on his recovery following serious injuries from a car accident in June.
On Friday, Miller shared his decision to step back from his ESPN duties to concentrate on rehabilitation after undergoing multiple significant surgeries.
“To prioritize my healing process, I’m officially on a leave of absence from ESPN,” Miller posted on X, adding, “Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support. Please keep them coming.”
He also provided an update about his recent surgery, mentioning that doctors successfully treated his left leg, despite the severity of his injuries.
“The surgery went well, and we’re hopeful I can receive a prosthetic for my left arm in the future,” he noted. “The surgeries on my femur and patella were also successful, and thanks to the incredible surgical team, my left leg is intact.”
Miller was critically injured in a crash involving a Ford Bronco and a semi-truck in Missouri on June 17. He was airlifted to a hospital, where he faced multiple surgeries, including a life-saving amputation of his left arm.
In addition to the amputation, he sustained a compound fracture in his left femur, a shattered left patella, several rib fractures, and experienced significant blood loss.
In the aftermath of the accident, Miller has faced scrutiny regarding a fantasy football charity league he allegedly managed. An online thread raised serious allegations that he withheld prize money and charity donations from participants.
The Missouri Attorney General’s Office confirmed it is looking into the situation, stating they are “conducting a public investigation into this matter.”
Miller has yet to publicly comment on these allegations.
ESPN has refrained from issuing a statement when approached for comment.
