The NFL owners and players made big progress toward a labor settlement on Saturday, according to sources on both sides. The timeline for the NFL Players Association to recertify still needs to be worked out, but it was discussed. However, there are post-deal issues on benefits and discipline that will be dealt with after union re-certification. Talks between the players and owners are ongoing. Among the areas covered Saturday are the opt-out language, workers comp, injury protection clauses, and the process to finish a CBA with post-certification issues (benefits, drugs, discipline) if the union is reformed.