Penn Slammer ticking at bottom

Just looking for confirmation – 99% sure I found the culprit.

My Penn slammer was ticking when the spool was in the fully back position, pulled the spool off and it looks like the clicker gear is bent and hitting the rotor (checked those screws and they’re tight). Just wanted confirmation that #13 Spool Click Gear isn’t supposed to be bent back like that (mine’s uniform every 5th opening, almost looks factory) and wondering what might cause that.

I’m assuming smacking the front of the spool loading it into the car or something, can’t imagine what else would put that much pressure in that direction. Over tightening the drag maybe?

Thanks for any help!