Report: Raiders, Packers to aggressively pursue Littleton

The Las Vegas Raiders and Green Bay Packers both plan to make strong charges at linebacker Cory Littleton when the legal tampering period opens Monday ahead of free agency, The Athletic's Vic Tafur reports.

Littleton, widely regarded as the top inside linebacker available, is expected to have a strong market. The 26-year-old is coming off a four-year stint with the Los Angeles Rams, where he served well against the run and in coverage.

The Raiders and Packers were both active in free agency a year ago. Las Vegas made splash signings such as Trent Brown, Lamarcus Joyner, and Tyrell Williams, while Green Bay successfully pursued Za'Darius Smith and Preston Smith.

In 16 games last season, Littleton registered 134 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles. The Washington product has never missed a game in his NFL career.