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Matthew Millen (born March 12, 1958) is an American former NFL player, executive, and highly accomplished sports broadcast analyst.

Elite NFL & Collegiate Playing Career (1976–1992)

Before entering the broadcast booth, Millen was one of the most physical linebackers of his generation.

College Stardom: Played defensive tackle at Penn State University, where he earned All-American honors.
4x Super Bowl Champion: Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 1980. He went on to play 12 seasons in the NFL, capturing four Super Bowl rings with three different franchises: two with the Raiders (XV, XVIII), one with the San Francisco 49ers (XXIV), and one with the Washington Redskins (XXVI).
Pro-Bowl: Earned a Pro-Bowl selection during the 1988 season with The Raiders.

Broadcasting Career (1992–Present)

Immediately after retiring from the NFL, Millen successfully transitioned into sports media, learning much of his television craft directly from legend John Madden.

National Networks: Worked as a premier color commentator for CBS and Fox Sports, often paired with play-by-play legends like Dick Stockton. He also served as the game analyst for national radio broadcasts of Monday Night Football on Westwood One.
Big Ten Network (BTN): Serves as a prominent on-air game analyst for Big Ten Network’s college football coverage.

NFL Executive Stint & Health Journey

Detroit Lions GM (2001–2008): Paused his media career to serve as President and CEO of the Detroit Lions. His tenure in the front office was heavily scrutinized as the team struggled to achieve a winning record.
Health Battle: In 2018, Millen stepped away from the microphone to treat amyloidosis, a rare disease that required him to successfully undergo a heart transplant in late 2018. He returned to the broadcast booth shortly after his recovery. [source: google ai]