Docked nearly $15,000 for his touchdown celebration in Week 9, Carolina RB still channeling Hingle McCringleberry.

Dowdle’s penalty pushed Carolina’s extra-point attempt 15 yards, and kicker Ryan Fitzgerald wasn’t able to convert on the long attempt. He also received a fine for the move, which was a reference to a Key & Peele sketch that joked two pumps were permitted by the rules of football, but three would draw a flag.

Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was penalized and fined last week when he recreated the "two pump rule" celebration from a Key & Peele sketch.

RB Rico Dowdle and WR Tetairoa McMillan are both active for the Panthers in today's matchup against the Saints.

Rico Dowdle is turning his NFL fine for a touchdown celebration into a charity event for children in need of adoption.

Comedian Keegan-Michael Key virtually joined a Carolina Panthers team meeting after Rico Dowdle paid homage to a "Key & Peele" sketch last week

Rico Dowdle and Jaycee Horn have a long-standing connection from their time as teammates with the Gamecocks, which they bring to the Panthers. The complete interview with Dowdle and Horn will air on ‘Eyewitness News Live at the Game’ on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on Channel Nine.

Injuries are a significant factor in the results of NFL action every week, and that certainly will be the case in Week 10 as the 2025 NFL season hits the back nine weeks of the regular season. There are several notable names whose statuses are unknown for this upcoming Week 10 slate,