Respect Pours In As Rico Dowdle Makes 5-Figure Announcement After NFL Punishment Rico Dowdle’s move after his NFL punishment has fans rallying behind him, turning a controversial moment into one fille

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was fined a five-figure sum, $14,491, by the NFL on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, for his touchdown celebration during the team’s 16-13 upset victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 2. But Dowdle had other plans in mind rather than accepting the fine quietly,

Rico decided to turn the situation into a positive one. He launched a GoFundMe campaign in partnership with GoFundMe, with 100% of all proceeds raised going directly to the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, an organization that advocates for foster care, adoption, family preservation, and child welfare programs.

During his third-quarter touchdown celebration, Dowdle performed two pelvic thrusts while surrounded by his teammates. This was a direct reference to th