While there have been plenty of splashy deals agreed to around the NFL, the Oakland Raiders haven't made any of them just yet. To this point, they've held off on overpaying any big names, while also failing to address many key areas of need.

But, it seems that the team at least has some level of interest in a current free agent linebacker who's racked up tackles throughout his NFL career.

As Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported, the Raiders have shown some level of interest in former Washington Redskins linebacker Zach Brown.

Raiders want a veteran in their LB room. Have expressed interest in re-signing NaVorro Bowman. Other options in whom they've shown interest this week include LB Zach Brown, source said. Played under Jay Gruden in 2017. — Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 13, 2018

Brown could make the jump from playing under Jay Gruden to joining Jon Gruden in Oakland.

The former second-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft out of North Carolina totaled 127 combined tackles with 12 for loss and 2.5 sacks in 13 games during 2017. Before that, he spent 2016 with the Buffalo Bills, where he tallied a career-high 149 tackles with 11 for loss, four sacks and two forced fumbles.

Interestingly, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington pointed out that the Redskins offered Brown a contract during the regular season, but he has yet to make a decision on it.

Brown is going to be expensive more than likely, but not nearly as much as some other names could wind up costing, which is why he could be a fit for the Raiders. Time will tell, but Jon Gruden and company absolutely need to address the linebacker position.

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