Patriots release WR Lavelle Hawkins

The Patriots have released ex-Titans wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins, Tom Curran of CSNNE.com reported Wednesday. In other roster moves, the Patriots waived undrafted rookie wide receiver Perez Ashford and veteran offensive lineman Nick McDonald, Curran reported. McDonald (6-4, 305) played 16 regular-season games for the Pats in the last two seasons, making two starts at center…