ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller has announced he is stepping away indefinitely from his role with the network to recover from a recent car accident that led to the amputation of his left arm. The announcement comes as the Missouri Attorney General's office has confirmed an open investigation into allegations of mishandling funds and delayed payouts from fantasy football leagues that Miller operated.
Miller disclosed his condition on social media on June 23, stating he was airlifted to Mercy Hospital after a serious car accident in Missouri. He sustained multiple fractures and broken ribs, and underwent a life-saving amputation of his left arm. Surgeries to repair his femur and patella were also performed, with doctors able to save his left leg.
Around the time of the accident, accusations surfaced on Reddit and other platforms detailing alleged suspicious dealings in fantasy football leagues managed by Miller. Numerous fans claimed that Miller, who reportedly served as commissioner for 91 fantasy leagues last season, would often go silent after leagues concluded, failing to provide payouts to winners or transparency regarding charitable contributions.
Some players reported eventually receiving payments only after the accident and the creation of a GoFundMe campaign for Miller's recovery. This campaign, initially set at $10,000, was later revised to $55,000 and has since been paused at $51,000.
In response to the growing number of complaints, the Missouri Attorney General's office confirmed to Awful Announcing that it has an active investigation. The office is soliciting complaints from individuals with relevant information, regardless of their residency.
Miller's recent social media update regarding his recovery was met with limited replies, restricted to "only some accounts." In contrast, previous posts about his accident were open to public comments and were reportedly flooded with inquiries related to the investigation and the Reddit thread.
Miller has not directly commented on the allegations but is focusing on his recovery, supported by well wishes from colleagues such as Adam Schefter and former NFL player Michael Thomas.