Brian Costello

Brian Costello

Background

Brian Costello is the Jets beat writer for the New York Post and has covered the team since 2011. Prior to covering the Jets, Brian covered baseball, the Olympics and a variety of other sports at The Post. Brian is a graduate of Jefferson Township High School and Penn State University. Brian enjoys coaching his 9-year-old daughter's softball team and already has won as many championships as the Jets.

Latest Articles

Defensive lineman's impressive comeback performance could clinch Jets roster spot

Takk McKinley joined the Jets in June after he had a tryout at the team’s minicamp.

Three Jets takeaways in their preseason finale win over Giants

Three Jets takeaways in their 10-6 preseason finale win over the Giants on Saturday night at MetLife Stadium:

Jets running back makes case to make squad with impressive TD run

Jets running back Israel Abanikanda made his case to be the team’s fourth running back against the Giants on Saturday night.

The Post predicts what Jets’ 53-man roster will look like

The regular season is almost here, but first NFL teams must cut their rosters from 90 men to 53 by Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Jets announce round of front-office promotions ahead of 2024 season

The Jets announced some changes in their front office on Saturday.

Jets' preseason finale key game for this wideout, plus two other things to watch

Three things to watch in the Jets' final preseason game against the Giants on Saturday.

Snakebitten Jets hoping luck finally breaks their way in 2024

But there is a question about whether the Jets can count on one more addition this fall. Will this team finally add Lady Luck to its side?

The great Robert Saleh mystery should finally get put to rest

The numbers have become attached to Robert Saleh’s name — 18-33. 

A game-by-game look at how I think the Jets season will play out

There was nothing better than the old segment on “Mike and the Mad Dog” going game by game with their predictions.

Jets' experiment with top draft pick off to encouraging start

The Jets are trying to cross train Olu Fashanu so that he can be their swing tackle during the season and be the primary backup at both spots.

Three takeaways from Jets' preseason win over Panthers

Here are three takeaways from the Jets’ 15-12 preseason win over the Panthers:

Jets' roster long shot puts on show on home soil

Brandon Codrington had many friends and family at Saturday’s Jets preseason win over the Panthers. He put on a show for them … and the decision-makers.

Amid Haason Reddick holdout, young DE makes play of game for Jets in preseason win

Will McDonald sacked Panthers QB Jack Plummer on Saturday, giving some hope that he can help fill a void if Haason Reddick doesn't end his holdout.

Why Robert Saleh is delaying 49ers-focused prep for Jets

Jets coach Robert Saleh admits he began thinking about the Week 1 matchup with the 49ers as soon as the schedule was released in May. But he isn’t quite ready...

Three things to watch for in Jets' second preseason game

Here’s what to look for in the Jets’ second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday.

Jets excited to see what rookie can do with ball in his hands

Training camp practices are not the best place to showcase what the Jets rookie receiver does best. 

Jets star feeling like 'a kid again' playing with Aaron Rodgers: 'Pure football'

He is realizing just how good life can be with Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback. 

New defensive end looking like a steal as strong Jets camp continues

The former first round-pick of the Falcons has had a strong training camp when he’s been healthy.

Punches thrown as tempers flare during Jets' joint practice skirmish

Things got heated early in the Jets joint practice with the Panthers on Thursday.

Who I think will make the Jets' Week 1 roster — and who will be the toughest cuts

The Jets have two weeks of camp left as well as two preseason games. It feels like a perfect time to do a 53-man roster projection.