The Cleveland Browns have sent letters informing their five unsigned restricted free agents that their tender amounts will be reduced if the players do not sign prior to June 15, Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports.

Grossi adds that prior to the letter's arrival, each player was informed it was coming during face-to-face meetings with club president Mike Holmgren.

Reducing the tenders would save the Browns $4.929 million dollars in base salary:

Unsigned Restricted Free Agent: Abram Elam, S, four (4) accrued seasons
Tender Level, 2010 Base Salary: Second Round, $1.759M
Reduced Tender Amount: $1.265M
Difference: $494,000

Unsigned Restricted Free Agent: Jerome Harrison, RB, four (4) accrued seasons
Tender Level, 2010 Base Salary: Second Round, $1.759M
Reduced Tender Amount: $588,500
Difference: $1.1705M

Unsigned Restricted Free Agent: D'Qwell Jackson, LB, four (4) accrued seasons
Tender Level, 2010 Base Salary: Second Round, $1.759M
Reduced Tender Amount: $704,000
Difference: $1.055M

Unsigned Restricted Free Agent: Matt Roth, LB, five (5) accrued seasons
Tender Level, 2010 Base Salary: Second Round, $1.809M
Reduced Tender Amount: $770,000
Difference: $1.039M

Unsigned Restricted Free Agent: Lawrence Vickers, FB, four (4) accrued seasons
Tender Level, 2010 Base Salary: Second Round, $1.759M
Reduced Tender Amount: $588,500
Difference: $1.1705M