Rams coach unveils plan for Aaron Donald after epic failure: ‘I’m going to give him such a hard time’

November 2, 2026

Aaron Donald’s career is defined by dominance on the field, but Sunday’s missed opportunity in Los Angeles left even his coach shaking his head. With the Chargers’ offense stumbling in the third quarter, outside linebacker Wesley Bailey forced a fumble from Justin Herbert, and the ball landed directly in front of Donald—yet the future Hall of Famer tripped over his own feet, sending the loose ball out of bounds.

The blunder came just past the two-minute mark, denying Donald his first career touchdown and leaving Rams head coach Sean McVay visibly frustrated in postgame remarks. Despite the defensive unit holding Herbert to 281 yards and three turnovers—including picks by Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie—the moment became a focal point for McVay, who joked about ‘giving Donald a hard time’ while acknowledging the team’s ability to laugh it off later.

The Rams’ 24-9 victory over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium overshadowed the play, but the memory of Donald’s near-score lingered, especially as teammates playfully ‘revived’ him on the field afterward.