Brian Costello

Brian Costello

About the Columnist

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.

The Archive

Jets Top 25 countdown: From Aaron Rodgers' insurance policy to a lineman for the future

There are so many new faces and the roster is deeper than most in recent memory.

New Jet already having big impact on revamped O-line

Tyron Smith already has made an impression in his short time with the Jets.

Jets running back itching to prove he belongs with NFL’s ‘best’ Christian McCaffrey

The Jets season opener against the 49ers has plenty of meaning for running back Breece Hall. 

The quiet Jets minicamp moments that made Aaron Rodgers' absence so glaring

There are some issues lingering as spring turns into summer, and here are my thoughts as summer break begins.

Jets make addition to bolster defensive line depth

McKinley, 28, took part in the Jets’ minicamp this week as a tryout player and did enough to earn a contract.

Star cornerback on future contract extension: 'ball is in the Jets' court'

Jets cornerback D.J. Reed is entering the final year of a three-year, $33 million contract he signed in 2022.

Jets hope new receiver can be X-factor

Mike Williams has spent his first few months as a Jet as a spectator.

Jets coach tries to calm storm over Aaron Rodgers' unexcused absence

Saleh said he did not speak to Rodgers after revealing to the media on Tuesday that Rodgers would miss the team’s two-day minicamp that ended Wednesday.

Why the Jets may face an internal blocker to the success of the offensive line

Any discussion of the 2024 Jets usually begins with, “If Aaron Rodgers can stay healthy.”

Jets have gotten the full Aaron Rodgers Experience except the winning — it's time for that to change

Rodgers missing two practices in June is not going to have any effect on how many games the 2024 Jets win. But it is the optics of the situation.

Aaron Rodgers' level of mobility at top of Jets' pressing storylines for minicamp

The players will be on the field and we’ll get an early glimpse at this year’s team.

Why it's time to pump the brakes on crowning the Jets this early

We are in happy season in the NFL. 

Jets veteran back after season lost to injury -- with same chip on his shoulder

Clark spent last season in Florham Park rehabbing his knee and watching his teammates practice and play games, sidelined for the first time in his life. 

What we're learning about Aaron Rodgers and the Jets from OTAs

I’ve watched a lot of football practices while covering the Jets and seen a lot of bad or average to slightly-above-average quarterbacks. Rodgers is in a different class.

Jets veteran has high hopes pinned to Aaron Rodgers' health

Stability with Rodgers could help Conklin in 2024, which also happens to be a contract year for him.

New Jets star's OTAs absence could spell potential contract storm

There is a potential storm brewing between the Jets and one of the players they acquired this spring.

Jets star looking to reach even higher level in Year 3

Garrett Wilson’s statistics have been impressive in his first two seasons in the NFL. But for Wilson, Year 3 is only about one statistic.

Jets take flier on former Bears Pro Bowl running back

The Jets are taking a flier on the 28-year-old, who has had multiple injuries.

Why a healthy Aaron Rodgers means a hot seat for Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett

I have compared the job security of being the Jets offensive coordinator to being the head coach of the Devils or the drummer in Spinal Tap.

Jets willing to make this change for Sauce Gardner in Year 3

One of the first things Jets All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner discussed with his coaches after last season was his desire to “travel” with No. 1 receivers more in games.