Arizona Cardinals Announce AQ Shipley as Analyst

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, July 28, 2025 | 5:28pm CT

AQ Shipley

The Arizona Cardinals have tapped a familiar face to join their broadcast booth, naming former center A.Q. Shipley as the team's new color analyst. Shipley, who played 12 seasons in the NFL -- including five with the Cardinals -- will step into the role vacated by longtime analyst Ron Wolfley, who retired in February after two decades behind the mic.

Shipley, who now resides in the Valley with his family, called his years with the Cardinals among the most meaningful of his NFL career. "I loved every aspect of my time in Arizona," he said. "The friendships, the team, the community -- this place is home."

He will join play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch and sideline reporter Paul Calvisi, both broadcast veterans with over 20 years on the Cardinals' airwaves. Shipley will also serve as a brand ambassador and appear on the team's television shows and podcasts.

Pasch, who participated in a mock broadcast with Shipley during the interview process, said he immediately sensed that Shipley was "a natural." Pasch noted, "A.Q. brings passion, and that's the common denominator in all great analysts."

Shipley plans to bring an offensive lineman's perspective to the booth, explaining the intricacies of the game in a way fans can understand. "If I can explain a Will linebacker wrapping a twist stunt so my Mom can understand it, then I know I'm doing it right," he said. "I want to bring that insight in a way that connects with everyone."

Shipley started 51 of 60 games during his time with Arizona, earning a reputation as a hard-working, technically sound center despite being considered undersized by league standards. He later joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting with coach Bruce Arians for a fourth time. Though a neck injury ended his playing career in 2020, he earned a Super Bowl ring as part of the Bucs' championship team.

After a brief stint coaching with the Buccaneers in 2021, Shipley realized the demands of coaching didn't mesh with raising his young family. His new role offers the best of both worlds.

"I love being able to talk football," Shipley said. "This allows me to stay close to the game, share what I know, and connect with fans -- all without the grind of the coaching lifestyle."