ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Now that he has signed with the Denver Broncos, Vance Walker knows exactly what position he wants to play in the team’s defense -- anywhere they want him to.

“I can play any position," Walker said Thursday shortly after signing his deal with the Broncos. “Really whatever they need me to do, whether it’s D-end or nose (tackle) ... It’s a penetrating type of defense, so really wherever they feel that I fit. I spoke with the coaches and they’re pretty impressed that I can play all positions. It’s really wherever they believe I fit."

In John Elway’s tenure as the team’s top football decision-maker, the team has often looked for players after the initial signing frenzy of free agency subsides a bit, often signing those players to one- or two-year deals. Terrance Knighton and Wes Welker signed two-year deals in 2013, while Shaun Phillips was added on a one-year deal.

The Broncos signed a host of players to one-year contracts in 2012, including Brandon Stokley, Keith Brooking and Justin Bannan.

Walker, who is entering his seventh NFL season, signed a two-year, $4 million deal. The Broncos have seen him plenty over the last two seasons, as Walker was with the Chiefs last season and the Raiders in 2013.

Walker figures to be a rotational player for the Broncos. Walker played fewer than 10 snaps on defense in seven games last season for the Chiefs. He played more than 20 snaps on defense in three, with a season-most 53 against the Raiders in December.

Walker’s versatility was an attraction as the Broncos transition from a 4-3 scheme to a 3-4. With the Broncos having used up most of the workable salary cap space, Walker fits their on-field and budgetary needs.

"I really liked what Coach [Gary] Kubiak is doing, what he’s building, and also [defensive Coordinator] Coach [Wade] Phillips," Walker said. “He’s got a great defense. I studied him a good bit when he was coaching with the Texans, so I know a good bit about his game and am really excited to play for him."

The Broncos felt like they good depth in the defensive line on the roster to make the transition into Phillips’ defense with Sylvester Williams, Marvin Austin Jr., Derek Wolfe and Malik Jackson.

But Elway said earlier this week the team was still looking hard at available defensive linemen, especially players that could potentially play more than one spot. Walker, who visited the Broncos Thursday, fit that profile. After meeting with the coaches, including defensive line coach Bill Kollar, the Broncos signed Walker.

“[Kollar] is very energetic," Walker said. “He knows his stuff though. He’s very knowledgeable about a lot of things. He watched a good bit of film on me and gave me some feedback. We talked a lot about football for a couple hours. I was just really impressed with him. He seems like a great coach to have. I’m excited to work with him."

Elway said the Broncos have an idea of where they think the players will fit in the defensive line, but those roles won't be fully determined until the coaches see the players in mini-camps and OTAs.