How Panthers RB Rico Dowdle used NFL celebration fine to help a good cause


usatsi-27486681-2.jpg
Imagn Images

Two pumps were too many for Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle. After celebrating his second touchdown against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with exactly two hip thrusts, Dowdle has been fined, he announced on social media.

Upon plunging into the end zone, Dowdle re-enacted the famous “Key & Peele” sketch with all his teammates counting his “two pumps.” Unfortunately for Dowdle, the show wasn’t up to date on the NFL rulebook, which prohibits any celebrations of a sexual nature.

On Wednesday, Dowdle posted about his fine before starting a GoFundMe. According to ESPN, it was a $14,491 fine for the Panthers running back.

“After much thought I’ve launched a GoFundMe for my fines,” Dowdle wrote on his GoFundMe page. “Key said I got three pumps but I guess the NFL disagrees.”

While that portion of the GoFundMe was a joke, Dowdle is actually raising money for a good cause. The Panthers’ breakout star said all money donated will be directed to Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. As of Wednesday night, Dowdle had raised nearly $10,000.

Two days prior to the fine being handed out, Panthers coach Dave Canales was asked about Dowdle’s celebration. He joked about calling up Keegan-Michael Key (who hilariously responded to the ordeal) for an explanation, but he also acknowledged Dowdle probably should’ve just played it safely.

“We gotta be smarter in that situation,” Canales said. “We gotta make sure that we understand the rules. Might have to call up Keegan-Michael Key and get some clarification on that part of it. From what I understand, it’s any kind of movement that way or any kind of weapons, it’s all gonna get flagged.”

The Panthers host the New Orleans Saints this weekend, and we’ll see whether Dowdle presses his luck with another pump or two if he finds paydirt.





Source link

  • Related Posts

    Winter Olympics: Day-by-day guide – BBC Sport

    Alpine skiing: Women’s downhill (10:30-12:50) This race marks the return of legendary American skier Lindsey Vonn, six years after her retirement from the sport. Downhill is the 41-year-old’s speciality and…

    2026 top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams

    Kiley McDanielFeb 4, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for three…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    Senators push $70bn funding deal to support Donald Trump’s critical minerals agenda

    Senators push $70bn funding deal to support Donald Trump’s critical minerals agenda

    Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it? – National

    Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it? – National

    Anthropic says it won’t bring ads to Claude, unlike rival ChatGPT

    Anthropic says it won’t bring ads to Claude, unlike rival ChatGPT

    Winter Olympics: Day-by-day guide – BBC Sport

    Winter Olympics: Day-by-day guide – BBC Sport

    Margot Robbie Channels Romance in Manolos for ‘Wuthering Heights’ Press

    Margot Robbie Channels Romance in Manolos for ‘Wuthering Heights’ Press

    Pima County sheriff aware of Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

    Pima County sheriff aware of Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports