Miller’s Bronco collided with a semi-trailer truck.

ESPN analyst Matt Miller has his arm amputated after car accident: ‘Life-saving’

Miller's Bronco collided with a semi-trailer truck.

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- NFL analyst Matt Miller is recovering after a life-threatening car accident.

- The ESPN broadcaster revealed that he had his arm amputated following the collision, during which his 2023 Bronco collided with a semitruck.

- "I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time," he writes.

ESPN's NFL analyst Matt Miller has a long road to recovery after losing his arm in a life-threatening car accident.

Miller, who covers college football and the NFL Draft, revealed on Tuesday that he was airlifted to a hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a frightening collision involving a semi-trailer truck.

"Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital," Miller wrote 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."

Miller lost an arm as a result of the incident.

ESPN's Matt Miller on Instagram.

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"I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs," he wrote. "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."

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

Miller notes that he intends to be back on ESPN to cover the upcoming season, adding, "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."

The 2027 NFL Draft is set to take place next April on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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Prior to Miller's post, local outlet KOAM News reported the Jasper County, Mo., crash took place at around 3:50 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 17. The 42-year-old football analyst was identified as the driver of a 2023 Ford Bronco that was traveling eastbound on Mo-96, crossed the center line and struck a semi tractor trailer.

** has reached out to Jasper County Emergency Services for additional details.

Miller has been with ESPN for nearly half a decade, after joining the sports network as a year-round draft analyst in 2022. He has worked for the network across ESPN+, *NFL Live, SportsCenter, Get Up!* and ESPN Radio, in addition to various draft specials. He previously served as Bleacher Report's lead NFL draft writer from 2010-2021 and worked as a coach and scout in Joplin.

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