Neal becomes the second defensive starter to declare he’ll enter the transfer portal, joining outside linebacker Leon Lowery.

Wisconsin top veteran defensive lineman Curtis Neal announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Tuesday morning.

The Wisconsin Badgers football team has lost their third defensive back to the transfer portal in as many days. Redshirt freshman Justin Taylor announced on social media Tuesday morning that he intends to enter the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining.

Curt Neal's departure is the fifth for a Badgers defensive player since the team's season-ending loss to Minnesota last week.

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