While Phil Parkinson kept the core of his starting XI in place from last season, there were a raft of departures from the fringes of the squad.
Some were very much expected, but there were also a number of deals that caused debate.
Dependable goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin moved on, while the departures of talented pair Ethan Robson and Bali Mumba proved divisive.
Here’s Sunderland’s departed players are faring at their new destinations thus far….
Dependable goalkeeper Jon McLaughlin moved on, while the departures of talented pair Ethan Robson and Bali Mumba proved divisive.