Why was Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle fined $14,000 for his double pelvic thrust touchdown celebration?

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle faced a $14,491 fine for a two-pelvic thrust touchdown celebration, reminiscent of a comedy sketch. He promptly launched a GoFundMe, partnering with Children’s Home Society of North Carolina, to donate the penalty amount. This contrasts with a similar, unpunished ‘one-pump’ celebration by another team.