Much like Keegan-Michael Key, the NFL had something to say about Rico Dowdle’s “two-pump” touchdown celebration, too.
ESPN reported Wednesday the Panthers running back, 27, has been fined $14,491 for his post-score celebrations in Carolina’s 16-13 road upset over Green Bay in Week 9.
Dowdle, whose agent said the fine will be appealed, has since taken action elsewhere, launching a GoFundMe to help a children’s charity with the funds raised for the fine.
Rico Dowdle stopped at two pumps and still got flagged! pic.twitter.com/4q1SOVpM1N — NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 2, 2025
Carolina running back Rico Dowdle (5) celebrates a touchdown against the Packers on Nov. 2, 2025. Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
“After much thought I’ve launched a GoFundMe for my fines. Key said I got three p

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