The Detroit Lions will host defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis, a former first-round draft pick, this week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He will also visit New England and Chicago this week.

Lions general manager Martin Mayhew continues to leave no stone unturned this offseason, and Ellis is the latest example.

Ellis was a first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2008, but never lived up to expectations after signing a five-year deal worth nearly $49 million ($19.5 million in guarantees). Ellis, who played at the University of Southern California, had 70 starts with the Saints. He is viewed as a liability against the run, and had only 12.5 sacks in five seasons.

However, Detroit continues to look for depth at defensive tackle this offseason.

Detroit decided not to re-sign Corey Williams, who is currently an unrestricted free agent, while Sammie Hill signed with the Tennessee Titans during free agency. C.J. Mosley, Ogemdi Nwagbuo, Jimmy Saddler-McQueen and Ellis are currently in contention to backup Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley this season.