Their fortunes have varied wildly since their time at Fratton Park came to a close.
The players who left Fratton Park at the end of last season have gone on to find new homes and enjoy strong starts to the campaign.
For others there’s been tougher journeys, as a lack of football or even a failure to find new employers has ensued.
We’ve tracked down the 10 players who’ve moved on and documented what’s happened to them so far this season.
5. Reuben Swann
Midfielder was released after joining from Sudbury two years ago. Linked up with National League South side Braintree where he's been a regular this season. | Picture: Alex Shute
6. Aji Alese
Quad injury curtailed his loan stay at Pompey before it got going and returned to Sunderland for treatment. Was left out of the Black Cats group who toured USA as he continued his rehab. Alese was named in the club's 25-man Premier League squad as a homegrown player and featured in the EFL Trophy at Accrington last month. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
7. Millenic Alli
Winger secured a £1.5m move to Championship rivals Charlton Athletic from Luton Town, where he's registered a single assist from nine games so far. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
8. Florian Bianchini
Painful loan stay at Pompey and the winger has returned to France on loan from Swansea, making three appearances and registering one assist so far for Ligue 2 side Clermont. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages