Matt Miller got candid about next steps following a horrific crash Wednesday that led to the amputation of his left arm.
The ESPN NFL draft analyst shared Friday morning that he was set for surgery, with the procedure being “a big one.”
“To find out if my shoulder can be reconstructed in order to support a prosthetic arm,” he wrote on X. “Your continued thoughts and prayers are so appreciated.”
Miller first shared the details of the accident Tuesday on X, including the amputation of his left arm.
“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,” Miller wrote.
“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,” he continued. “While I have a long road ahead, I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time.”
KOAM News first reported on the accident, which occurred Wednesday afternoon in Jasper County.
The accident involved Miller’s 2023 Ford Bronco, which crossed the center line on Route 96 and collided with a semi-truck. The driver of the truck was not injured.
More details were revealed Thursday in a GoFundMe post.
“Matt suffered a compound fracture of his left femur, a shattered left kneecap, multiple broken ribs, and lost a significant amount of blood,” the GoFundMe page’s summary reads. “To save his life, doctors performed an emergency amputation of his left arm. Remarkably, his head, neck, and spine were spared serious injury.”
Miller, 42, remains in the ICU and has already undergone surgery to his left leg.
He has two children, Hayley and Emmitt, per his ESPN bio.
Miller, who was formerly the lead NFL draft writer at Bleacher Report for 11 years, has been with ESPN for five years and is currently working as a year-round draft analyst.
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