ESPN's Matt Miller injured in serious car accident, left arm amputated

ESPN’s Matt Miller has a long road to recovery after the longtime NFL draft analyst revealed in a post to X on June 23 that he had been involved in a serious car accident.

In the post, Miller revealed he required a life-saving amputation of his left arm. He detailed what he has been going through in the post, also taking the time to thank everyone involved with his care.

“Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital,” Miller said on X. “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.

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.…

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— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) June 23, 2026

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

“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.”

KOAM News reported the crash took place at around 3:50 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 17. The 42-year-old Miller was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco when, according to the outlet, he was traveling eastbound on Mo-96, crossed the center line and struck a semi tractor trailer.

Miller joined ESPN as a year-round draft analyst in 2022 after serving as Bleacher Report’s lead NFL draft writer from 2010-2021.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ESPN’s Matt Miller undergoes life-saving amputation of left arm