The New England Patriots auditioned running back Cory Ross and defensive end Eric Henderson this week, according to a league source.

OK, so it wasn't the Super Bowl - and hardly anyone paid attention - but Graham Gano still gets a championship ring for his season with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League.

New Orleans also looked to the UFL and signed former California Redwood linebacker Prince Kwateng to the practice squad and once again waived quarterback Chase Daniel to make room for Prince.

The Bengals signed defensive tackle Shaun Smith on Wednesday, two days after run-stopping lineman Domata Peko had surgery on his right knee that will sideline him for a few weeks.

The United Football League announced that the interest in UFL players by NFL teams continues to increase as the NFL prepares for post-season action.   Check out the current list of UFL players that have been signed by NFL teams.