Tommy Sweeney was the first NFL player to come down with myocarditis following a case of COVID-19, missing the rest of the 2020 season after his diagnosis in November.
While it was already known that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV, the team's findings do provide fresh insight.
The grant, from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is for more than $462,000 at first. An additional $3.21 million can be earned if certain requirements are met.