According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in December of 2015, just as Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry had been in 2014.
Upon hearing about his diagnosis, Conner shared Berry’s story and video with his team. Conner is currently working out, just as Berry did through chemotherapy.
Here is Eric Berry’s surprise appearance on @TheEllenShow. https://t.co/JJ7tozw4hX
— Pete Sweeney (@pgsween) April 21, 2016
On Thursday’s show, DeGeneres brought Berry to surprise Conner in person.
"I actually didn't find out [about Conner] through the news or anything,” Berry told DeGeneres.