Cowboys' young player broke the 'Key & Peele' rule and the NFL has him paying dearly for it

Nate Thomas' celebration reminds Cowboys Nation of Key & Peele sketch

The play went viral on social media as many fans remembered the famous Comedy Central sketch from "Key & Peele" in which Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele portray a player (Hingle McCringleberry) and an official. The player is fixated in celebrating touchdown plays with hip thrusts and the sketch mocks NFL rules by comically suggesting two pumps are allowed but the third one results in a flag.

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer joined the fun when talking to 105.3 The Fanabout it on Friday.

"Three pumps is too many," Schottenheimer joked. "Two - You're fine. ... They were very large thrusts. They were not mini thrusts."

Thomas' money will go to the NFL's Professional Athletes Foundation which aims to "support Legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further support the health, safety and wellness of athletes across all levels, including youth football and the communities that support the game."

Thomas trending to return to the bench as Tyler Guyton is expected to play

Despite Thomas' standout performance in Week 5, he is expected to return to a backup role in Week 6 when the Cowboys take on the Carolina Panthers. The Cowboys are expected to have starting left tackle Tyler Guyton back in the lineup.

Brian Schottenheimer suggested earlier in the week Guyton would remain the starter.

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