Randy Moss told the Boston Globe that he expects this to be his final year with the Patriots.

“I don’t think they are going to extend my contract here,” said Moss, who is in the last year of his deal.

“I understand the beast, the nature of it. I think that just with what I think and what I know I don’t think they’re going to re-sign me back. So, after this season if there is not a lockout I’ll be looking for a new team. I got a lot of respect for the Patriots and what they did for me and my family. So, the only thing I can do is just play this year out and see what my future holds after that. “

In his first three years with New England, Moss has 3,765 receiving yards and 47 touchdowns. The Patriots and Jets are the early favorites to be competing for the AFC East crown. Moss said he believes the Patriots spending strategy is the reason he won’t be retained.

“It’s the business of it, man,” said Moss, who turned 33 this month. “You got to understand the business of football. There is not bad blood. There is no animosity on my side or their side. I think it’s just the nature of the business of the NFL.

“You know the Patriots don’t really pay, so when I got my second contract from them that was a blessing in disguise. I understand the business. I don’t think they’re going to re-sign me back. I’m not mad. I’m not bitter. It’s just the way things are in this NFL, so like I said after this year I’ll be looking for a new team. I think so.”

Moss said he believes Tom Brady, who is also in the final year of his deal, will be brought back.

“Like I said, man, I don’t really know what’s going on with his situation or his contract, but if you ask me personally I think that Tom Brady is going to be a New England Patriot,” Moss said.