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Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle is in the news after the NFL announced a $14,491 fine for his touchdown celebration against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

After his touchdown in the third quarter, Dowdle recreated the “two-pump” celebration from the Key and Peele Hingle McCringleberry skit. He was hit with unsportsmanlike conduct for his celebration.

NFL fans reacted to the Panthers running back getting slapped with a fine for his celebration.

“How pathetic and embarrassing for the NFL.”

“The NFL truly is the no fun league. I don’t know if anyone is more unlikable than Goodell.”

“Can players huddle around a player while he pumps so the pumps are hidden from the public, thus no fine involved?”

“This league sucks. No consistency and whims of the day carry the decision process.”

“How pathetic and embarrassing for the NFL.”

According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, Dowdle started a GoFundMe to raise money for the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina in response to the fine. He has reportedly raised over $24,000.

Panthers survive injury scare after Rico Dowdle missed Wednesday’s practice due to quad issue

Last Week’s win has the Panthers on a 5-4 record for the season and still in the race for a playoffs spot. Rico Dowdle‘s form has been a crucial factor in the team’s aspirations.

Carolina suffered a major injury scare on Wednesday after Dowdle was held out of practice with a quad issue. However, Dowdle returned to practice on Thursday.

Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is being cautious with the running back as he felt something during Sunday’s game.

“He was just working through some stuff during the game,” Canales said. “Wanna be smart about it. We’re counting on him this weekend. And so, wanted to make sure that we get him on the right track.”

Dowdle has 735 rushing yards and four touchdowns this season. He has registered 15 receptions for 132 yards and a receiving touchdown. He registered 130 yards for two touchdowns on Sunday.