According to the Daily News Journal (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Middle Tennessee State safety Damon Nickson has been invited to the Bears' rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.

Nickson was a I-AA All-American in 2006 as a kick returner.

Also reported to be on his way is New Mexico State offensive lineman Mike Martinez, a 6-4, 330-pounder who worked out for Buffalo before the draft.

The Bears typically have more than a dozen tryout players in for the weekend and usually a few are signed to a contract.