Quinn Meinerz turns heads with drug test after tackle on Aaron Donald
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Quinn Meinerz of the Denver Broncos faced a surprising drug test following his viral tackle on Aaron Donald during the Sunday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The tackle, which saw Meinerz successfully overpower Donald, came in a dramatic game where the Broncos trailed 16-0 at halftime but eventually rallied to win 30-26. Meinerz allowed no pressures on 35 pass-blocking snaps throughout the game. Following the game, he shared with fans that he had been selected for a performance-enhancing substance test. Both teams are looking to improve as the Broncos prepare to face the 49ers and the Rams gear up for a game against the Eagles on October 4.
- •Broncos beat Rams 30-26 after trailing 16-0 at halftime.
- •Meinerz allowed zero pressures against Donald during the game.
- •Meinerz shared news of a random drug test the next morning.
- •Both teams seek to improve ahead of their upcoming matchups.
- •Donald returned to play this season after a two-year retirement.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — 320-Pound NFL Star Reveals Surprising Drug Test After Putting Aaron Donald on the Turf
"Quinn Meinerz rarely gets the spotlight on a loaded Denver roster. The Broncos guard helped his team rally past the Jaguars in Week 2, then faced a far tougher test on Sunday Night Football against Aaron Donald and the Rams. One snap in that game sent social media into a frenzy, and a message on […] The post 320-Pound NFL Star Reveals Surprising Drug Test After Putting Aaron Donald on the Turf appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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