FOXBOROUGH -- The New England signed rookie tight end Evan Landi and waived first-year defensive lineman Jason Vega on Tuesday.

The Boston Herald reported earlier Tuesday that Vega, who was signed out of the Canadian Football League, suffered a knee injury during Friday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. In addition, tight end Brandon Ford cleared waivers and was placed on injured reserve.

Landi, 23, was originally signed by Tampa Bay as a rookie free agent out of South Florida , but was released on June 4, 2013. The 6-foot-3, 236-pounder, finished his collegiate career with 72 receptions for 846 yards and three touchdowns.

Landi also played receiver and quarterback during his college career.