Phil Costa is a starting center and guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cowboys after he went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. Costa played his college ball at the University of Maryland.
Costa is an intelligent, versatile player who was the leader of the Maryland Terrapins offensive line as a senior. Costa is a hard-nosed player with good feet and as a two-year starter mostly played guard until his senior season when he started at center. The hard working Costa played in 40 career games, including 30 starts, (13 at RG/five at LG/12 at center) starting the final 24 games of his career. He was also a two-time Academic All-ACC performer and one of the strongest players on the team during his career. Costa owns the all-time record among Terps' offensive linemen in the clean (435 in 2008) and is second all-time in the vertical jump (35.5 inches in 2007) among offensive linemen. In addition he also has the third-best strength index (748 in 2008) in school history (among offensive linemen).
Costa signed with the Dallas Cowboys after he went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was the 4th string center, with Kyle Kosier and Travis Bright ahead of him, but when Kosier got hurt and Bright struggled, Costa became the primary backup center. He impressed the coaching staff so much that he made the opening day 53-man roster. He continued to impress the Cowboys coaches with a solid 2011 training camp and preseason for the Cowboys. When contract restructuring negotiations fell through with five time Pro Bowl center Andre Gurode, the Cowboys released Gurode and made Costa the starting center. The future is bright for the hard-working kid from Moorestown Township, New Jersey.
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Phil Costa Game Worn and Signed Nike Cleats (Worn on Monday Night Football for 1st NFL Game Against New York Giants on September 25th, 2010)
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured white and blue cleats on Monday Night Football against the Giants on September 25th, 2010. Eli Manning tied his career best with four touchdown passes, Brandon Jacobs ran for a touchdown and Lawrence Tynes kicked a career-best 53-yard field goal as the New York Giants turned a sloppy start into a 41-35 victory over the Cowboys. Costa played well in limited time but it was a tough night for the Boys who unfortunately lost quarterback Tony Romo with a fractured left clavicle. Costa has signed both cleats in black and added "1st NFL Game against NYG MNF Cowboys 35 Giants 41 10/25/10." The cleats have Costa's #67 written in black on back heel.
$349.99
(Signed 8x10 included with Purchase of Gloves)
Phil Costa Game Worn and Signed Nike Gloves (Worn on Monday Night Football for 1st NFL Game against New York Giants on September 25th, 2010)
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured gray and black nike gloves on Monday Night Football against the Giants on September 25th, 2010. Eli Manning tied his career best with four touchdown passes, Brandon Jacobs ran for a touchdown and Lawrence Tynes kicked a career-best 53-yard field goal as the New York Giants turned a sloppy start into a 41-35 victory over the Cowboys. Costa played well in limited time but it was a tough night for the Boys who unfortunately lost quarterback Tony Romo with a fractured left clavicle. Costa has signed inside palm of both gloves in black and added "1st NFL Game against Giants MNF 10/25/10 Cowboys 35 Giants 41." The wristband has Costa's #67 written in black. The left glove's pinky has been cut off, Costa had heavily taped his pinky for the game. These gloves come with a signed 8 x 10 featuring Costa from this game and a close up of gloves. Cool Piece of Cowboys memorabilia!
$199.99
Phil Costa Game Worn and Signed 2011 Preseason Nike Gloves (Worn against San Diego Chargers on 8/21/11)
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured black and gray gloves in a 2011 preseason game against the San Diego Chargers on 8/25/11. Phillip Rivers and the Chargers out dueled Romo and the Cowboys to a 20-7 win. Costa has signed the gloves in black and added "Worn 8/25/11 against the Chargers, Chargers 20 Cowboys 7 Phil Costa 67." The wristbands have Costa's #67 written in black and he has #67 written on NFL logo on outside of the gloves. Awesome!
$99.99
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Phil Costa Sideline Worn Signed Dallas Cowboys Cap
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured Reebok cap on the sidelines as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. He has signed the cap and added "Sideline Worn Go Cowboys."
Phil Costa Player Issued Dallas Cowboys Reebok Shirt
The Dallas Cowboys starting center was issued the featured 3XL reebok shirt as a member of the Cowboys. There is a "67" sticker in the collar.
$39.99
Phil Costa 2011 Preseason Game Worn and Signed Nike Gloves (Worn against Denver Broncos on 8/11/11)
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured black and white nike gloves in the Cowboys preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on August 11th, 2011. The Cowboys back-up quarterback Stephen McGee threw a 13-yard touchdown pass and converted on a two-point conversion with 15 seconds left, giving the Cowboys a 24-23 victory over the Broncos. Costa has signed the gloves and added "Worn 8/11/11 vs Broncos, Boys 24 Broncos 23." Awesome!
$149.99
Phil Costa 2011 Preseason Game Worn and Signed Nike Cleats (Worn against Denver Broncos on 8/11/11)
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured blue, white and gray nike cleats in the Cowboys 2011 preseason opener against the Denver Broncos on August 11th, 2011. The Cowboys back-up quarterback Stephen McGee threw a 13-yard touchdown pass and converted on a two-point conversion with 15 seconds left, giving the Cowboys a 24-23 victory over the Broncos. Costa has signed the size 14 cleats and added "Worn 8/11/11 Against Broncos Preseason, Cowboys 24 Broncos 23." Costa's #67 is written in black on both heels. Awesome!
$199.99
Phil Costa Practice Worn Signed Dallas Cowboys 2010 Rookie Season Cleats
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured blue, white and gray nike cleats in practice his rookie season with the Cowboys. He has signed both cleats and added "Practice Worn My Rookie Season with Cowboys." His #67 is written in black on both heels.
$124.99
Phil Costa Training Worn Dallas Cowboys Reebok Shorts
The Cowboys starting center wore the featured Dallas Cowboys xxxl reebok shorts in training. His #67 is written in black in reebok waistband laundry tag.
