Cesar Tordesillas

Free-agent defensive back Charles Woodson, cut by the Green Bay Packers six weeks ago, believes that NFL teams are shying away from him because of his age.

"I'm 36, so of course I'm considered ancient in the game right now, and teams are looking for younger players and trying to make their rosters younger," Woodson told NFL Network.

"If you're an older guy, they kind of push you to the side, and they'll maybe look at you much later on down the road, when I guess they figure they can get you much cheaper," he said.

Woodson earlier expressed interest in finding a new team but until now, no one has inquired about his services.

"Nothing right now, nothing substantial. I'm just waiting around. We put feelers out, just to see where everybody's at, but there's not much right now," Woodson said.

Woodson visited the San Francisco 49ers early in the offseason but left without a contract.

Despite this, Woodson believes that a team will take him on board this year, with the season still five months away.

Aside from Woodson, there are several mid- or late-30s players still looking for a job, including 34-year-old Brian Urlacher, who remains without a team after being released by the Chicago Bears.

Defensive Back Charles Woodson Claims Teams Shying Away Due to Age - NFL 2013