Rico Dowdle fined $14,491 for "two-pump" celebration

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle said he was fined for his “two-pump” touchdown celebration during the week and the NFL confirmed it on Saturday.

Dowdle was fined $14,491 for making an obscene gesture when he pumped his hips twice after scoring against the Packers last Sunday. Dowdle was also penalized and the Panthers missed the ensuing extra point, but they still rallied for a 16-13 win.

Dowdle’s celebration was inspired by a Key & Peele skit about excessive football celebrations, although a third pump was the bridge too far in that skit. Keegan Michael-Key zoomed into a Panthers team meeting this week to provide an update on the rules.

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