Rico Dowdle thought he knew the deal. It turns out, a Key & Peele sketch is *not* a proper substitute for the NFL rule book. Dowdle continued his impressive 2025, crashing into the end zone in the ...

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle had a career day against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9, but it was his touchdown celebration that ended up costing him. The NFL has fined Dowdle for his ...

Rico Dowdle was fined for his touchdown celebration Sunday in a win over the Packers. Grant Halverson / Getty Images Three days after Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was flagged for ...

The penalty drew a reaction from comedian Keegan-Michael Key, known for a "Key & Peele" skit about the celebration. Dowdle's penalty resulted in a longer, missed extra-point attempt by the Panthers.

Rico Dowdle went with the league-approved version of his celebration on Sunday. Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle has had plenty of reasons to celebrate ...