Anthony Richardson's future with the Indianapolis Colts is still very much up in the air. While the quarterback and the team agreed to explore trade options back in late February, no deal has materialized, and Richardson remains with the franchise.

After sitting out Phase I of the Colts' offseason workout program, Richardson returned for Phase II, signaling a potential shift in his role—or at least a willingness to stay ready. The former fourth overall pick recently had his high school jersey retired, and following the ceremony, he spoke candidly about his current standing with the team.

"The Colts are still giving me a chance to go out there and work, work hard, and potentially get on the field," Richardson told Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun, via the Indy Star. "Glad to be able to stay in the NFL and put the work in. Just showing up at OTAs, it was a blessing in disguise for me because I just wanted to work and they allowed me to do that, so I'm thankful for that."

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the trade market for Richardson has been "soft," and the Colts are being careful to ensure they get fair value for a player with such high draft capital. While Daniel Jones is expected to be the starter once healthy, the backup role remains up for grabs—with Richardson competing against Riley Leonard for the No. 2 spot.

Head coach Shane Steichen has been non-committal about the quarterback depth chart behind Jones, leaving the door open for competition. Richardson, for his part, is focused on controlling what he can control.

"If I don't put that work in to be a better player, then I won't be in the NFL," Richardson said. "I just want to work hard and constantly think about my opportunity that I have now and try to take advantage of it."

Presumably, the Colts are still looking to trade Richardson, but as the offseason drags on, options may be dwindling. For now, he's putting in the work and staying ready for whatever comes next—whether in Indianapolis or elsewhere.