ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller is currently under investigation by the Missouri Attorney General's Office for alleged fraud related to fantasy football leagues, while also recovering from a serious car crash on June 17 that led to the amputation of his arm.
Miller's Ford Bronco veered over the centerline and collided with a truck in an accident that left him ejected from the vehicle and airlifted to a hospital. A friend of Miller's, Kevin Smith, told The Athletic that Miller stated he was not distracted during the crash and had lost control of his car, the cause of which remains unclear to investigators.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol's post-crash report indicated that it was undetermined whether Miller was under the influence of alcohol or marijuana at the time of the accident. Miller, however, told The Athletic that bloodwork would confirm he was not impaired.
The investigation by the Missouri Attorney General's Office stems from 26 complaints received since its probe began. Allegations include scamming fantasy football players, with the fantasy platform Sleeper banning Miller for "stealing buy-ins from managers and not paying out league winners." The Athletic estimated that Miller may have handled approximately $100,000 in fees from his leagues last season, though Miller disputed this figure in an email.
Miller has a history of organizing fantasy leagues that reportedly benefit charity. He hosted 91 leagues on Sleeper last year, according to data cited by The Athletic.
Amidst the growing allegations, Miller previously stated on June 10 that he was taking leave from ESPN to focus on his recovery. ESPN confirmed that Miller is on a "mutually agreed-upon leave" and is aware of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, planning to address the matter with Miller at a later time.
Miller has stated his intention to pay all winners from previous seasons, citing difficulties in authenticating winners due to limited access to his email, Sleeper, and Venmo accounts. He indicated that league winners who placed first, second, or third would be paid. He also noted that he had been in contact with league members seeking their winnings and had reportedly messaged one member, Andy Sunday, just hours before his crash, confirming that Sunday had received his payout.