The Detroit Lions have filled several roster holes during free agency, but defensive end remains a glaring need.

The Lions currently have Willie Young, Ronnell Lewis and Jason Jones under contract, but none of the three are a sure-fire starter.

Last season, Lewis played just one defensive snap as a rookie and Young disappointed in what was supposed to be a breakout campaign, failing to register a single sack. Jones has played on the edge before, but has had more success as an interior lineman.

That's why it's not surprising to hear Detroit has shown interest in Osi Umenyiora, according to a USA Today's Mike Garafolo.

Umenyiora, 31, is coming off a down season by his standards, tallying just six sacks and seven quarterback hits. According to Pro Football Focus, he did pressure opposing quarterbacks an additional 32 times, and overall, was a more disruptive pass-rusher than former Lions defensive ends Cliff Avril and Kyle Vanden Bosch.

From Detroit's perspective, it's not worth exploring if the move requires an investment beyond a one-year contract, but the 6-foot-3, 255-pound veteran could provide a short-term solution at a decent price.

In 10 seasons with the Giants, the former second-round pick played in 129 games, recording 376 tackles, 75 sacks and 32 forced fumbles.