So far, 18 of Pompey’s third-tier rivals have unveiled who they wish to keep next term, along with those who are exiting for fresh starts.
Blues target Matt Butcher is one of those departing this summer after it was confirmed he rejected fresh terms at Accrington Stanley, along with Cheltenham defender Will Boyle after he decided to seek new adventures.
Meanwhile, massive ex-Fratton Park favourite Ben Thompson has also been released following the end of his contract at Gillingham, while former striker John Marquis has been let go from Lincoln.
Here are the numbers from those released so far.
17. Roterham
Released: Jake Cooper, Jacob Gratton, Freddie Ladapo, Angus MacDonald, Joe Mattock and Mickel Miller, Contract talks: Michael Smith, Michael Ihiekwe and Jamie Lindsay, Returned loanees: Will Grigg (Sunderland), Rarmani Edmonds-Green (Huddersfield) and Jordi Osei-Tutu (Arsenal). Picture: George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood
18. Shrewsbury
Released: Josh Daniels, David Davis, Ethan Ebanks-Landell, Cameron Gregory, Aaron Pierre, Shaun Whalley; Returning loanees: Tyrese Fornah (Nottingham Forest), Saikou Janneh (Bristol City); Contract offered: Jaden Bevan. Photo: Pete Norton