Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has shared an inspirational text that he received from Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald.

Conner was diagnosed with cancer back in December 2015, and after undergoing numerous treatments, he managed to fight off the disease before realizing his NFL dreams.

On Tuesday night, Conner released a text message via Instagram that showed Donald's support for him during his tough battle.

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This is one of the coolest things that you'll see, as there's no doubt that Conner wasn't in the greatest of spirits after being diagnosed. But to see Donald offer this type of support is just awesome.

Conner's remarkable journey has been well-documented at this point, and it's simply awesome to see what he's been able to do since his initial diagnosis. He's never been one to back down from a challenge, and that same mindset has allowed him to thrive as the Steelers primary running back this season.

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Despite missing the past few games due to injury, Conner has compiled 909 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns while also racking up 52 receptions for 467 yards and a score.

But stats will never define the courageous efforts from Conner both on and off the field, and this Instagram post shows just how far he's come over the past three years.