NFL Quarterbacks Bo Nix and Drake Maye Bond at The Masters

CBS Sports' Jim Nantz shares details on the two young stars spending time together at Augusta National

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:04pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting two figures in football uniforms, their bodies and faces fractured into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes, walking together on a golf course.The next generation of NFL star quarterbacks, Bo Nix and Drake Maye, bond over their shared experiences at the prestigious Masters golf tournament.Denver Today

NFL quarterbacks Bo Nix and Drake Maye, who were top draft picks in 2024, were spotted together at the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia. CBS Sports' lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz revealed that the two young stars were taking in the sights and sounds of Augusta National Golf Club, bonding over their shared experiences as up-and-coming NFL quarterbacks.

Why it matters

Nix and Maye are seen as two of the brightest young quarterbacks in the NFL, with Nix leading the Denver Broncos and Maye guiding the New England Patriots. Their budding rivalry and friendship off the field adds an interesting dynamic as they look to lead their teams to future playoff matchups and potentially a Super Bowl showdown.

The details

Nantz reported that Nix, who is recovering from an ankle injury that ended his 2025 season, was walking around Augusta National without any visible signs of the injury. The two quarterbacks spent a couple of days together taking in the sights and sounds of the iconic golf course. As top draft picks in 2024, Nix and Maye have been linked together, with Maye praising Nix's abilities and expressing confidence in his return to the field in 2026.

  • Nix suffered an ankle injury in the week before the AFC Championship game in January 2026.
  • Nix and Maye were spotted together at the Masters tournament in April 2026.
  • Nix celebrated the birth of his daughter on February 27, 2026.

The players

Bo Nix

The Denver Broncos' starting quarterback, who was the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Nix is recovering from an ankle injury that ended his 2025 season but is expected to be fully healthy for the 2026 season.

Drake Maye

The New England Patriots' starting quarterback, who was the 3rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye and Nix are seen as two of the brightest young quarterbacks in the league and are expected to have many high-stakes matchups in the coming years.

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What they’re saying

“There are a lot of NFL guys that are hanging around Augusta. I don't know how they're all getting in, but again, I ran into Drake Maye. I ran into Bo Nix, who looked very healthy here.”

— Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Lead Play-by-Play Announcer

“It's unfortunate what happened to Bo. What a player he is, what a season he had. Obviously, an unfortunate ending, but I know he'll be back. Special player. I know we'll have many battles down the road. I think we play the AFC West next year, so I think we're gonna get a matchup.”

— Drake Maye

What’s next

The Broncos and Patriots are scheduled to face off in the 2026 regular season, with the game taking place at Foxboro. NFL fans are eager to see Nix and Maye go head-to-head for the first time in their professional careers.

The takeaway

The bond between Bo Nix and Drake Maye, two of the NFL's rising young star quarterbacks, adds an intriguing personal layer to their on-field rivalry. As they continue to lead their teams to success, their matchups will be must-watch events for football fans across the country.