Mac Jones opens up on dating life after quiet Sophie Scott split

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Reilly, B. (2026, October 27). Mac Jones opens up on dating life after quiet Sophie Scott split. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/27/sports/mac-jones-opens-up-on-dating-life-after-quiet-sophie-scott-split/

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Mac Jones discusses his dating preferences on George Kittle and Claire’s podcast "The Kittle Things," revealing a strong preference for intelligent women and a dislike for seafood restaurants. He mentions being single since splitting from Sophie Scott earlier this year, after their relationship ended when he moved to Jacksonville in 2024 before signing with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025 on a two-year $7 million deal. Jones recently saw limited playing time as backup quarterback for the 49ers following their tough loss in Week 10.
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Jones PERSON · 11× 49ers ORG · 3× Claire PERSON · 3× Kristin PERSON · 2× Mac PERSON · 2× Patriots ORG · 2× Scott PERSON · 2× George PERSON · 1× George Kittle PERSON · 1× Mac Jones PERSON · 1×

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While on the latest episode of the couple’s podcast “The Kittle Things,” the backup 49ers quarterback answered some burning questions about his dating preferences, including a big food dealbreaker.
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🔮 “You’re the guy who would eat chicken tenders at a seafood restaurant,” Georgie quipped back.
2026-10-27 · New York Post
Mac Jones opens up on dating life after quiet Sophie Scott split · assertive framing

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Mac Jones has opened up about his dating life with the help of his teammate George Kittle and the tight end’s wife Claire. asserted
Jones → open → teammate
While on the latest episode of the couple’s podcast “The Kittle Things,” the backup 49ers quarterback answered some burning questions about his dating preferences, including a big food dealbreaker. asserted
quarterback → answer → dealbreaker
When asked about his biggest green flag, Jones said he is “attracted to smart, smart, ladies.” asserted
he → ask → ladies
Claire followed up with asking if the 28-year-old has any immediate dating deal breakers. asserted
old → follow → breakers
“Just don’t go to a seafood spot with me,” Jones quickly said. asserted
Jones → go → me
“Oh, yeah, I forgot you’re allergic to everything,” George said before Claire added, “Oh, yes.” asserted
Claire → forget → everything
“I’m not allergic to anthing, I just don’t like it,” Jones countered. asserted
Jones → ’m → it
“You’re the guy who would eat chicken tenders at a seafood restaurant,” Georgie quipped back. asserted
Georgie → ’re → restaurant
“Exactly, I’m like where’s the kid’s menu at? asserted
menu → ’m → where
That’s just who I am,” Jones admitted. asserted
Jones → ’ → ?
Jones is single after splitting from ex-girlfriend Sophie Scott earlier this year. asserted
Jones → split → Scott
The two were dating since attending the University of Alabama together in 2019, and moved to Boston after Jones was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. asserted
Jones → date → Draft
Two out of his three years were losing seasons with the Patriots, and Jones was eventually shipped off the Jacksonville in 2024 to back up Trevor Lawrence. asserted
Jones → lose → Lawrence
Scott supported Jones in Florida, where he played 10 games including seven starts for the Jaguars. asserted
he → support → Jaguars
In 2025, Jones signed a two-year $7 million deal with the 49ers and is set to be a free agent after this season. asserted
Jones → sign → season
Per her Instagram account, Scott is based in Nashville. asserted
Scott → base → Nashville
San Francisco teammate Kyle Juszczuk previously called Jones “a ladies man” while he was a guest on Peter Schrager’s “Big Day” podcast last month. asserted
he → call → podcast
“I get so many DMs from girls asking to be hooked up with Mac,” he went on. asserted
he → get → Mac
“Usually, I’ve had multiple be like, ‘Think about, Kristin and I could be good friends, we could be couple friends. uncertain
we → have → ?
It’s unbelievable, the lengths these women have gone to get in touch with him.” asserted
women → ’ → him
The 49ers (6-1) are heading into a bye week after suffering a tough, wake-up call defeat Sunday. asserted
49ers → head → defeat
Jones briefly came in for Brock Purdy during their Week 2 win over the Dolphins, logging eight snaps. asserted
Jones → come → snaps
In Week 9, the Niners will host the Raiders before traveling to Dallas the following week. asserted
Niners → host → Dallas
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