The Enquirer confirmed an ESPN report that the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns discussed a trade for backup quarterback AJ McCarron.

The Bengals had previously required a first-round pick for McCarron, but the price had moved. A league source with knowledge of the talks indicated the Browns were willing to move second and third-round picks in 2018 for the backup.

The Enquirer confirmed from two league sources that the Browns ultimately did not send the paperwork to the league office.

Multiple league sources told The Enquirer there was a disconnect in Cleveland between the personnel department and the coaching staff about McCarron, which has hindered talks between the two franchises about the quarterback dating back to the spring.

A league source confirmed the Browns did try to appeal to the league to get the deal done, and ESPN reported the league rejected that appeal.