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 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 star running back Rico Dowdle had no idea that his legendary celebration would catch the attention of Keegan-Michael Key. Keegan-Michael Key is now reacting to Dowdle being flagged ...

Keegan-Michael Key thinks he owes Rico Dowdle an apology. Key reacted after Dowdle was flagged for doing a famous celebration inspired by a “Key & Peele” sketch. In the sketch, the fictional Hingle ...

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle is taking his unsportsmanlike conduct fine from the NFL in stride, even raising money for charity via a GoFundMe page. The penalty came after Dowdle, 27, ...