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

New York Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik (10) looks to throw the ball.

Jets see plenty of reasons to believe in Cade Klubnik as backup QB — even after uneven preseason

August 31, 2026 | 7:41pm

Jets fans waiting for the team to add a veteran backup quarterback are going to have to continue waiting.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Blake Grupe of the Indianapolis Colts kicks a field goal against the Detroit Lions during a preseason game on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Image 2 shows Jets kicker Jason Sanders (19) misses a field goal as another player kneels to hold the football and a Giants player (35) watches

Jets claim new kicker after ugly competition

August 31, 2026 | 2:23pm

The Jets landed a new kicker on Monday.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik (10) throws a pass during a game against the Giants, Image 2 shows Jets kicker Jason Sanders (19) misses a field goal during the fourth quarter of the Jets and Giants game, Image 3 shows A Las Vegas Raiders player in a black jersey with number 51 and a silver helmet runs on the field

Two key questions remain after Jets cut down roster, trade for Raiders lineman

August 31, 2026 | 12:45am

The Jets cut their initial roster to 52 players Sunday, leaving one open spot. That spot should be filled Monday, when a trade the Jets agreed to on Sunday is...

An image collage containing 5 images, Image 1 shows New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) on the field before a preseason NFL football game, Image 2 shows Jets linebacker David Bailey (31) warms up during a pre-season game, Image 3 shows New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a pass during a preseason game, Image 4 shows New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs with the football past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ayden Garnes, who is on the ground, Image 5 shows Jets defensive back Jordan Clark adjusts his helmet during practice

Predicting the Jets’ 53-man roster for 2026 as cut day looms

August 29, 2026 | 6:31pm

The Jets don’t have many spots up for grabs. That doesn’t mean it will be easy for coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Jason Sanders misses a kick in the fourth quarter of the Jets' 23-6 preseason loss to the Giants on Aug. 28, 2026 at MetLife Stadium

Jets kicker’s job in jeopardy after missed field goal, extra point

August 29, 2026 | 2:25am

The Jets have a kicker problem.

Jameis Winston of the New York Giants passes under pressure from Joseph Ossai of the New York Jets.

Takeaways from the Jets’ preseason finale loss to the Giants

August 28, 2026 | 11:25pm

Three takeaways from the Jets' 23-6 loss to the Giants on Friday night at MetLife Stadium.

Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik (10) throws a pass during a game.

Rookie flops in preseason finale as Jets backup QB job remains a question

August 28, 2026 | 11:15pm

Cade Klubnik’s closing argument was not a convincing one.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) walking off the field, Image 2 shows Jets linebacker David Bailey (31) is blocked by Buccaneers offensive lineman Benjamin Chukwuma (70) as he attempts to get to quarterback Connor Bazelak (16), Image 3 shows Jets' Kenyon Sadiq speaking to the media at a press conference

Handing out Jets training camp superlatives as season nears

August 28, 2026 | 2:35pm

Roll out the red carpet. It’s time for The Campies -- our Jets training camp awards.

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Cade Klubnik, who will start the Jets' final preseason game against the Giants, throws a pass during practice on Aug. 25, 2026

Jets have only one QB question left for Giants preseason showdown

August 28, 2026 | 7:30am

Three things to watch for in the Jets' preseason game against the Giants at MetLife Stadium:

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) practices at training camp in Florham Park, NJ, Image 2 shows Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik, Image 3 shows Jets quarterback Bailey Zappe throws during practice

Jets make key quarterback decision for preseason finale against Giants

August 27, 2026 | 10:22pm

One thing offensive coordinator Frank Reich said he is not worried about is the lack of a veteran quarterback to help Geno Smith along.

Zach Wilson, quarterback for the New York Jets, holding a football.

Jets not worried about having veteran backup behind Geno Smith as rookie makes strong case

August 27, 2026 | 7:23pm

Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik is making a strong push to win the Jets' backup job behind Geno Smith after drawing praise from OC Frank Reich.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Jets edge Paschal Ekeji (54) warms up during training camp, Image 2 shows New York Jets defensive end Nate Lynn celebrates with defensive end Paschal Ekeji after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Drew Allar, Image 3 shows Jets defensive lineman Paschal Ekeji (54) practices at training camp

From South Africa to the Jets, import’s NFL dream closer than ever before

August 27, 2026 | 6:29pm

Paschal Ekeji was 17 years old when a friend in South Africa asked him to play “Madden.” Ekeji, an accomplished rugby player, had never seen American football before.