ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller has been placed on indefinite leave from the company as he recovers from a June car crash that resulted in the amputation of his arm. The move comes as the Missouri Attorney General's office investigates allegations of a "fantasy football scam" linked to Miller's charity leagues.
Miller, 43, announced his leave on Friday via social media, stating the decision was made to allow him to focus on his health and recovery. "To best focus on my healing and recovery, I’m stepping away indefinitely and will be placed on leave from ESPN," he wrote. He also shared that surgeries to save his left leg and repair his femur and patella were successful, and that doctors are hopeful for a prosthetic arm fitting.
The investigation by the Missouri Attorney General's office began last week. While the office has not commented on specific details, it has encouraged consumers who believe they have been misled to come forward. "Attorney General [Catherine] Hanaway takes consumer protection very seriously, and we will work diligently to uncover the facts," a statement to USA Today read.
Allegations against Miller surfaced online both before and after his car accident. Reports from Awful Announcing cite accusations that Miller failed to pay out winnings from his charity fantasy football leagues and did not refund money for scouting lessons, with some claims dating back over a decade to his time at Bleacher Report. A GoFundMe has been established to assist Miller with medical expenses, transportation, and prosthetic costs.
Miller was airlifted to Mercy Hospital with significant injuries following the collision in Missouri last month. The other driver, a 28-year-old man, was uninjured. Miller had been scheduled for surgery on June 25 to determine if his shoulder could be reconstructed to support a prosthetic arm.
Miller has worked for ESPN since 2021 and made his on-air debut for the network in 2023. He has appeared on shows including NFL Live, SportsCenter, and Get Up!. He previously served as the lead NFL Draft writer for Bleacher Report for more than ten years.