Jordan Thompson, Daniel Iversen, Pol Valentin, Michael Smith, Thierry Small, Jack Walton, Daniel Jebbison, Odel Offiah, Andrija Vukcevic, Alfie Devin, Lewis Dobbin and Harrison Armstrong all arrived in Lancashire during the summer.
But there are a number of former North End players who are still on the search for a new club since the close of the transfer window.
We’ve taken a look at the 10 ex-Deepdale regulars who remain free agents heading into the new season.
9. Jamie Jones
The 36-year-old keeper departed League Two Salford City at the end of his one-year deal in the summer. Jones made 20 outings for the Lilywhites during an 18-month stay. | Getty Images
10. Scott Sinclair
The winger was part of a mass-exodus at Bristol Rovers at the end of last season, bringing a close to his near three-year stay at the Memorial Stadium. Sinclair scored 14 goals in 85 appearances for PNE before his exit in 2022. Photo: CameraSport - Ian Cook