Mike Holmgren is already making deals with his former team.

The Seattle Seahawks confirmed Monday night that it had traded backup quarterback Seneca Wallace to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2011 undisclosed draft pick.

Wallace spent his entire seven-year career with the Seahawks, and was always a favorite of Holmgren’s when he was Seattle’s coach. Holmgren, now the Browns’ team president, has brought Wallace to Cleveland.

In a statement, Seattle general manager John Schneider said, “This will give Seneca a chance for a fresh start. The Browns front office’s familiarity with his abilities will give him an opportunity to compete for playing time. We wish him nothing but the best.”

Wallace’s best season was 2008 when he started eight games in Holmgren’s last season and threw for 1,532 yards and 11 touchdowns. Last season, Wallace started two games while starter Matt Hasselbeck was injured.

(article source: AP, photo source: Oregon Live)