Is a player in an offside position penalized if they do not receive the ball from a teammate?

A player in an offside position is not penalized simply for being in that position; they must be involved in the play to incur a penalty. Specifically, a player can only be penalized for being offside when they interfere with an opponent or gain an advantage from their position. If they do not receive the ball and do not play a role in the active play, being in an offside position does not result in a penalty. Therefore, if a player remains in an offside position but does not touch the ball or influence the play in any way, they are not penalized. This reinforces the understanding that offside is contingent upon the player's actions during play, not merely their position on the field.