Brian Costello

Brian Costello

Brian Costello is a senior sports reporter at the New York Post.

Background

Brian 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

The NFL isn't doing the Jets any favors with their schedule

Every team has gripes after the NFL schedule comes out, but I think the Jets have two valid ones with the slate the league has given them.

Jets 2026 NFL schedule takeaways: Easiest and toughest games

The full 2026 NFL schedule was released Thursday. Here is how the Jets schedule shapes up.

Jets already cut undrafted rookie

The Jets made the move to clear a roster spot for wide receiver Tim Patrick, whom they agreed to a deal with on Wednesday.

Jets will kick off 2026 season with intriguing revenge matchup

The Jets will see a familiar face to open the 2026 season.

Jets add receiver in veteran depth move

He has history with Jets GM Darren Mougey from his time with Broncos and coach Aaron Glenn from the 2024 season with the Lions.

The ideal schedule to propel the Jets into contention

It feels like the Jets get killed every year by the schedule-makers with a tough slate to open the season.

Jets rookies studying a 'little bit extra' in curious location before minicamp

If you were running on the treadmill at a New Jersey hotel this week, you might have seen a funny sight.

How Jets QB draft pick's roller-coaster 2025 has prepared him to 'attack' adversity

Entering the 2025 college football season, many draft pundits predicted Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik would be a first-round pick in 2026. 

Jets downplay Russell Wilson's visit with 'number of veteran quarterbacks' on their radar

Jets coach Aaron Glenn downplayed the team’s recent visit with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson.

Jets have clear vision for 'exciting' first-rounder — and aren't buying his pre-draft knock

The knock on David Bailey during the pre-draft process was that while he was an elite pass rusher, he was not a good run defender.

Jets sign star running back to $45 million deal

The 24-year-old ran for 1,065 and four touchdowns yards last season — a bright spot on the 3-14 team.

Jets sign three 2026 NFL Draft picks right before rookie minicamp

The Jets signed three of three of their draft picks on the eve of rookie minicamp.

Jets coordinator explains his role with Aaron Glenn's play-calling decision

Aaron Glenn will be calling the Jets defense this season. So what will new defensive coordinator Brian Duker’s role be?

New coordinator up for the task of solving Jets' offensive puzzle

Frank Reich admits he’s different.

Projecting the Jets’ new-look roster after dramatic offseason changes

The Jets are going to look much different in 2026 than they did in 2025, and that should be a good thing because they went 3-14 last year.

Jets' defensive overhaul could include 'a little bit of everything'

The 2026 Jets defense is going to look much, much different than the 2025 version.

The grim NFL reality that might make Russell Wilson the most viable Jets backup QB option

So what else is out there if they don’t sign Wilson? 

Jets pick up option on pass rusher as team plans for dynamic blitzing duo

The Jets just drafted David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick to play opposite McDonald. The team hopes they can be a pass-rushing nightmare for opponents.

The Jets are taking the opposite QB approach to roster-building this time — and it could pay off

It seems as if everything around the Jets this year is going to be viewed through the lens of what it means for 2027 and beyond.

Jets host Russell Wilson in search for backup QB after Geno Smith weighs in

Russell Wilson may not have to move for his next job.