Patriots waive rookie RB Akeem Shavers

The Patriots waived rookie running back Akeem Shavers on Wednesday. The 5-foot-11, 203-pound Shavers signed with the Buccaneers after the draft, but he was waived on May 6. The Pats were assigned him on waivers. Shavers, 23, rushed for 871 yards and six touchdowns on 181 carries for Purdue in 2012. He also caught 18…